computadora de escritorio
/komputadoɾa de eskɾitoɾjo/from spelling rules
To say desktop pc in Spanish, use computadora de escritorio.
computadora de escritorio means a desktop computer, as opposed to a laptop.
What does it mean word for word?
computadora means computer, and de escritorio means of the desk.
Is it said differently in some regions?
computadora is the Latin American word. In Spain people usually use a different word for computer.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /komputadoɾa de eskɾitoɾjo/.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the term for a desktop computer uses the word sobremesa, which also refers to the pleasant tradition of lingering at the table to chat after a meal.
- While Latin Americans use computadora, people in Spain use ordenador, a word derived from the idea of putting things in order rather than calculating.
- The word escritorio comes from the Medieval Latin scrīptōrium, which originally referred to a place specifically designed for writing.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar una computadora de escritorio.I need to buy a desktop pc.
- Mi computadora de escritorio es muy lenta.My desktop pc is very slow.
- ¿Prefieres una laptop o una computadora de escritorio?Do you prefer a laptop or a desktop pc?
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their home office setups.
- MaríaJavier, ¿tienes una computadora de escritorio?Javier, do you have a desktop pc?
- JavierSí, tengo una en mi oficina.Yes, I have one in my office.
- MaríaYo solo uso mi laptop para trabajar.I only use my laptop for work.
- JavierUna computadora de escritorio es más cómoda.A desktop pc is more comfortable.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries computadora, de, escritorio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
