tecla de ordenador
/tekla de oɾdenadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "computer key" is translated into Spanish as tecla de ordenador.
This phrase refers to a button on a keyboard that is pressed to enter a character or command into a computer.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tecla refers specifically to a button or key on a musical instrument or a keyboard.
Which one should you use?
The plural form of the phrase is teclas de ordenador.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, it is more common to use tecla de computadora instead of using ordenador.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Por favor, asegúrate de limpiar las teclas de tu computadora regularmentePlease make sure to clean your computer keys regularly
- Presiona la tecla EnterPress the Enter key
- No encuentro la tecla ShiftI can't find the Shift key
- Presiona la tecla Enter para continuar.Press the Enter key to continue.
- Esa tecla de ordenador no funciona.That computer key does not work.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are working on a laptop together.
- LucíaMateo, no encuentro la tecla de ordenador para mayúsculas.Mateo, I can't find the computer key for capital letters.
- MateoEstá justo aquí a la izquierda, Lucía.It is right here on the left, Lucía.
- LucíaAh, ya la veo, gracias.Oh, I see it now, thank you.
- MateoDe nada, sigue escribiendo.You're welcome, keep typing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ordenador, tecla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
