disco de arranque
/disko de aranke/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase 'boot disk' is translated as disco de arranque.
A disco de arranque refers to a storage drive that contains the operating system files needed to start a computer. While disco de arranque is technically correct, in modern technical contexts, many Spanish speakers simply use the English term 'boot disk' or 'bootable disk'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase disco de arranque is composed of disco (disk), de (of) and arranque (start/booting/launching).
Which one should you use?
The phrase disco de arranque and disco de inicio are both formal translations of 'boot disk'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Argentina, the informal term Disco de booteo is used.
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Examples in context
- ¿Alguien tiene un disco de booteo para solucionar esto?Does anyone have a boot disk to fix this?
- Necesito un disco de arranque para esta computadora.I need a boot disk for this computer.
- El disco de arranque está dañado.The boot disk is damaged.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir un disco de arranque nuevo?Where can I get a new boot disk?
Example conversation
Javier is trying to fix his old computer and asks Sofía for help.
- JavierMi computadora no inicia sin el disco de arranque.My computer won't start without the boot disk.
- SofíaTal vez necesites comprar un disco de arranque nuevo.Maybe you need to buy a new boot disk.
- Javier¿Tú crees que sea ese el problema?Do you think that is the problem?
- SofíaEs muy probable que sí.It is very likely.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arranque, de, disco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
