consola
/konˈsola/feminine
The English word 'console' can be translated into Spanish as consola in the context of video games.
In the context of video games, consola refers to a device dedicated to playing video games.
Meaning: video games: device dedicated to playing video games (noun)
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse the noun consola (gaming device) with the verb consolar (to comfort someone).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun consola is feminine, so it must be preceded by feminine articles like la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/konˈsola/
Did you know?
- While 'consola' refers to the machine, a person who provides emotional support is someone who 'consuela', a verb derived from the same Latin root.
- In Spanish, the word 'consola' can also refer to a type of ornamental furniture or a sideboard, depending on the regional dialect and context.
- While consola is the standard term for the hardware, Spanish speakers often use the slang word vicio to describe the act of gaming intensely.
Examples in context
- ¿Quién va a consolarla?Who will console her?This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the verb form of consola.Tatoeba #5037724 by albrusgher, translation #3670926 by luci
- ¿Quién me va a consolar?Who will console me?This sentence is useful for asking who will console me using the verb form of consola.Tatoeba #5037708 by albrusgher, translation #3670924 by luci
- Él sabe consolar a la gente.He knows how to console people.This sentence shows how to use the verb form of consola.Tatoeba #2419098 by marcelostockle, translation #1751619 by Amastan
- necesito una consola de videojuegosI need a video game console
- el equipo de entretenimiento incluye una consola de juegosthe entertainment system includes a game console
- ¿Tienes una consolita para jugar?Do you have a little console to play with?
- Me encanta jugar en mi consola. Es mi pasatiempo favoritoI love playing on my console. It's my favorite pastime
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una consolita barata para regalar?Where can I find a cheap console to give as a gift?
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their new electronics.
- JavierMaría, ¿tienes una consola nueva?María, do you have a new console?
- MaríaSí, Javier, compré una consola ayer.Yes, Javier, I bought a console yesterday.
- Javier¿Qué juegos tienes para tu consola?What games do you have for your console?
- MaríaTengo muchos juegos divertidos.I have many fun games.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “console” translations and entries consola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
