ratón de computadora
/raton de komputadoɾa/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for computer mouse is ratón de computadora.
This phrase refers to the handheld device used to control a cursor on a computer screen. In many technical contexts where the subject of computing is already established, speakers may simply use the shortened form el ratón.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is built using ratón, which means mouse (the animal).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, ratón de computadora is the standard, as computadora is the common term for computer there. In Spain, you should use ratón de ordenador instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ratón is ratones.
Did you know?
- The word ratón is actually a diminutive of rata, meaning the word for mouse is linguistically built as a 'little rat'.
- The term ratón is a semantic loan from English, meaning the Spanish word was shaped by the English concept of the device rather than a native Spanish technical term.
- The word ratón eventually replaced the Old Spanish word mur, which was the original term used to describe the animal.
Examples in context
- Por favor, necesito un ratón de computadora nuevo.Please, I need a new computer mouse.
- El ratón informático ha evolucionado significativamente en los últimos años.The computer mouse has evolved significantly in recent years.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el ratón?Where did you leave the mouse?
- Voy a comprar un ratón nuevo para mi computadora.I'm going to buy a new mouse for my computer.
- Mi hermana necesita un ratón de PC para su nueva computadora.My sister needs a PC mouse for her new computer.
- Pásame el ratón de ordenador, por favor.Pass me the computer mouse, please.
- Olvidé comprar un ratón de escritorio para mi nueva PC.I forgot to buy a desktop mouse for my new PC.
- Necesito un ratón de computadora nuevo.I need a new computer mouse.
- El ratón de computadora no funciona bien.The computer mouse is not working well.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese ratón de computadora?Where did you buy that computer mouse?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at a tech store.
- SofíaMateo, ¿me ayudas a elegir un ratón de computadora?Mateo, can you help me choose a computer mouse?
- MateoClaro, Sofía, busca uno inalámbrico.Sure, Sofía, look for a wireless one.
- SofíaEste ratón de computadora es muy pequeño.This computer mouse is very small.
- MateoTienes razón, mejor busca uno más grande.You are right, better look for a larger one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries computadora, de, ratón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
