Chromebook
/t͡ʃɾomebook/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chromebook" is translated into Spanish as Chromebook.
The term Chromebook is used as a loanword in Spanish and does not have a translated equivalent.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, it is typically preceded by the masculine article el, such as in el Chromebook.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃɾomebook/
Did you know?
- While Chromebook is used across the Spanish-speaking world, the general term for the device changes by region, with ordenador common in Spain and computadora preferred in Latin America.
- Because Chromebook is a loanword, some Spanish speakers may adjust the pronunciation of the 'r' to be a stronger trill than in English to fit Spanish phonetics.
- Because it is a foreign brand name, you will often see it written in italics in Spanish-language tech journals to indicate it is a loanword.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un ordenador portátil Chromebook para mis estudios.I would like to buy a Chromebook laptop for my studies.
- El equipo Chromebook es perfecto para trabajar de forma remota.The Chromebook device is perfect for remote work.
- Voy a llevar mi Chromebook a la universidad para tomar apuntes.I am going to bring my Chromebook to the university to take notes.
- Mi Chromebook es muy rápida.My Chromebook is very fast.
- ¿Puedes prestarme tu Chromebook para la clase?Can you lend me your Chromebook for class?
- Compré una Chromebook nueva ayer.I bought a new Chromebook yesterday.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking in a library.
- Alejandro¿Tienes tu Chromebook contigo, Sofía?Do you have your Chromebook with you, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, la tengo en mi mochila.Yes, I have it in my backpack.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos a estudiar ahora.Perfect, let's study now.
- SofíaDe acuerdo, busquemos una mesa.Alright, let's find a table.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
