ajustes del dispositivo
/axustes del dispositibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "device settings" is translated into Spanish as ajustes del dispositivo.
This phrase refers to the menu or section on a computer or mobile phone where a user can change how the hardware and software operate. If you are looking to change the language within these settings, look for the terms Idioma or Lenguaje.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ajustes (adjustments/settings) and del dispositivo (of the device).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, configuraciones del dispositivo can be used to address device settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ajustes is plural, which is the standard way to refer to a collection of settings in Spanish.
Did you know?
- The word ajustes is the plural form of ajuste, which also means 'a fit' in the context of clothing or how two parts join together. This reflects the idea of making things fit correctly.
- In Spanish, the word dispositivo can refer to both a physical piece of hardware and a specific mechanism or 'device' used to achieve a goal, such as a legal or political arrangement.
- The word dispositivo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'position'. Both stem from the Latin 'positus', which refers to the way something is placed or arranged.
Examples in context
- Para cambiar el idioma, accede a la configuración del dispositivo, busca 'Idioma' o 'Lenguaje' y elige la opción deseada.To change the language, access the device settings, look for 'Language' or 'Language' and choose the desired option.
- Para administrar el brillo de la pantalla, ubica 'Brillo' o 'Luminosidad' en la configuración del dispositivo y realiza los ajustes necesarios.To manage the brightness of the screen, locate 'Brightness' or 'Luminosity' in the device settings and make the necessary adjustments.
- Busca los ajustes del dispositivo en el menú.Look for the device settings in the menu.
- No encuentro los ajustes del dispositivo en mi móvil.I can't find the device settings on my mobile.
- Debes cambiar los ajustes del dispositivo para el Wi-Fi.You must change the device settings for the Wi-Fi.
Example conversation
Sofía is helping Alejandro configure his new smartphone.
- Sofía¿Sabes dónde están los ajustes del dispositivo?Do you know where the device settings are?
- AlejandroNo, no los veo por ninguna parte.No, I don't see them anywhere.
- SofíaEntra en el menú principal para verlos.Go into the main menu to see them.
- AlejandroAh, ya los encontré, gracias.Ah, I found them now, thanks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, dispositivo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
