calculadora
/kalkulaˈdoɾa/feminine
The English phrase 'calculator' translates to Spanish as calculadora. Wiktionary also lists calculador.
Meaning: electronic device that performs mathematical calculations (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| calculadora | /kalkulaˈdoɾa/ | feminine |
| calculador | /kalkulaˈdoɾ/ | feminine, masculine |
The word refers to an electronic device used to perform mathematical calculations.
Which one should you use?
The feminine form calculadora is the noun used to refer to the electronic device. In contrast, the masculine form calculador is an adjective used to describe a person who is calculating or shrewd.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun for the electronic device is feminine and uses the form calculadora.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalkulaˈdoɾa/
Did you know?
- The term calculadora shares a root with the medical term 'calculus', referring to a kidney stone.
- Calling someone calculador in Spanish often carries a negative connotation of being manipulative or cold rather than just being good at math.
- The root of calculadora comes from the Latin word 'calculus', which originally referred to a small stone used for counting.
Examples in context
- ¿Me dejas tu calculadora?May I borrow your calculator?This sentence is useful for asking to borrow a calculador.Tatoeba #6731361 by arh, translation #6731334 by CK
- A esta calculadora le pasa algo.Something is wrong with this calculator.This sentence is useful for describing a problem with a calculador.Tatoeba #1615044 by Shishir, translation #59516 by CK
- ¿Tienes una calculadora para dejarme?Do you have a calculator I could borrow?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a calculador to lend.Tatoeba #6731362 by arh, translation #6731332 by CK
- Necesito una calculadora nueva para mi clase de matemáticas.I need a new calculator for my math class.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo encontrar una máquina de calcular?Do you know where I can find a calculator?
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Example conversation
In a classroom, María asks Mateo for help with math.
- María¿Me prestas tu calculadora, Mateo?Will you lend me your calculator, Mateo?
- MateoSí, aquí tienes la calculadora.Yes, here is the calculator.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, es muy útil.Thank you very much, it is very useful.
- MateoDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calculator” translations and entries calculadora, calculador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calculador, calculadora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
