pantalla
/panˈtaʝa/
The Spanish word for 'display' (in the sense of an electronic screen) is pantalla.
pantalla is used to refer to the physical screen of a television, a computer or a mobile phone.
Meaning: electronic screen (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pantalla refers specifically to the screen itself, the word monitor is also used in Spanish to refer to the entire computer display unit. Additionally, if you are referring to a display used for exhibiting products in a store, the word vitrina is used in Mexico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, vitrina is the term used for a display, particularly one used for exhibiting products in a store.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pantalla is pantallas.
How do you pronounce it?
/panˈtaʝa/
Did you know?
- The word pantalla has a surprising connection to the wind. It traces back to the word for 'fan', which was used to create a breeze or blow air.
- A 'screen saver' is translated as salvapantallas, which literally means 'screen savior'.
- In Spain, the word for a commercial shop window display is escaparate, whereas in Mexico, that same concept is called a vitrina.
Examples in context
- Una tablet es una computadora portátil con pantalla, circuitos y batería integrados en una sola unidad.A tablet is a mobile computer with display, circuitry and battery in a single unit.This sentence is useful for seeing how pantalla is used when describing the components of a tablet.Tatoeba #2773367 by Leono, translation #2773325 by Leono
- En la mayoría de teléfonos móviles, aumentar el brillo de la pantalla reduce considerablemente la duración de la batería.Brightening the display on most cell phones reduces their battery life significantly.This sentence is useful for describing how adjusting the brightness of a pantalla affects battery life.Tatoeba #1617932 by Alba, translation #779152 by papabear
- Tenemos una nueva pantalla de alta resolución para nuestro televisor.We have a new high-resolution screen for our television.
- La pantalla de mi laptop está dañada, necesito cambiarla.The screen of my laptop is damaged, I need to change it.
- Echa un vistazo a los chocolates en el mostrador, ¡se ven deliciosos!Take a look at the chocolates on the counter, they look delicious!
- El mostrador de productos electrónicos tiene una amplia gama de dispositivos disponibles.The electronics display counter has a wide range of devices available.
- La feria de ciencias tuvo una exhibición fascinante sobre energía renovable.The science fair had a fascinating display about renewable energy.
- La exposición de fotografía cuenta con una hermosa exhibición de imágenes en blanco y negro.The photography exhibition features a beautiful display of black and white images.
- Los artículos de joyería se muestran en la vitrina en la entrada de la tienda.The jewelry items are displayed in the showcase at the entrance of the store.
- La pantalla de mi teléfono está rota.The screen of my phone is broken.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a broken smartphone.
- SofíaAlejandro, mira la pantalla de este móvil.Alejandro, look at the screen of this mobile.
- AlejandroEs verdad, la pantalla tiene un fallo.It's true, the screen has a fault.
- Sofía¿Crees que se puede reparar la pantalla?Do you think the screen can be repaired?
- AlejandroNo estoy seguro, Sofía.I am not sure, Sofia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pantalla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pantalla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
