digital
/dixiˈtal/
The English word "digital" translates to Spanish as digital.
The term is used as an adjective to describe things that are of or relating to computers. In formal contexts, the term Electrónico/a may also be used to describe digital devices or content.
Meaning: of or relating to computers (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word digital is gender-neutral and does not change when used with feminine nouns. However, the word does change in the plural, forming digitales.
How do you pronounce it?
/dixiˈtal/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word digital shares an ancestral root with the English word 'finger', because both derive from the Latin 'digitus', meaning 'finger or toe'.
- Spanish uses digital for both a 'digital' signal and a 'digital' finger print, known as huella digital.
- In some technical Spanish manuals, you might see numérico used instead of digital to avoid confusion with the anatomical meaning of the root.
Examples in context
- Tu reloj es digital.Your watch is digital.This sentence shows the use of digital to describe a watch.Tatoeba #7276553 by arh, translation #9166720 by DJ_Saidez
- Él se compró una digital.He purchased a digital one.This sentence shows how to refer to a digital one using digital.Tatoeba #1582678 by marcelostockle, translation #6029128 by Huskion
- ¿Qué es el infinito digital?What is digital infinity?This sentence uses digital in the context of digital infinity.Tatoeba #10067458 by manufrutos, translation #10063816 by shekitten
- libro electrónicoE-book
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a new camera at home.
- DanielEsta es una cámara digital nueva.This is a new digital camera.
- ElenaEs muy buena, Daniel.It is very good, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Prefieres la fotografía digital?Do you prefer digital photography?
- ElenaSí, me gusta mucho.Yes, I like it a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “digital” translations and entries digital, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries digital, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
