configuración de pantalla
/konfiɡuɾaθjon de pantaʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "display settings" is translated into Spanish as configuración de pantalla.
This phrase refers to the menu options used to change how an image or text appears on a computer or device screen.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of configuración (configuration/settings) and de pantalla (of screen), where pantalla refers to the physical or digital screen itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Ajustes de la Pantalla is used in most Spanish-speaking countries. Configuración de la Pantalla is common in Spain and certain Latin American countries. Parámetros de Pantalla is more commonly used in some Latin American countries and Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ajustes de pantalla is a common synonym that is used interchangeably with configuración de pantalla in many operating systems.
How do you pronounce it?
/konfiɡuɾaθjon de pantaʝa/
Did you know?
- The word pantalla for 'screen' actually comes from words meaning 'fan'. It was originally used to describe a screen or shield that blocked the wind or light.
- In some contexts, calling something a pantalla can be a metaphor for a 'facade' or a 'smoke screen' used to hide the truth.
- While configuración is used for 'settings', Spanish speakers often use ajustes, which literally means 'adjustments' or 'tightenings'.
Examples in context
- Me gusta personalizar las opciones de pantalla en mi teléfono.I enjoy customizing the screen options on my phone.
- En España utilizamos la configuración de la pantalla para ajustar el brillo.In Spain, we use the display settings to adjust the brightness.
- Busca la configuración de pantalla en el menú.Look for the display settings in the menu.
- No encuentro la configuración de pantalla en mi laptop.I can't find the display settings on my laptop.
- Cambia la configuración de pantalla para ver mejor.Change the display settings to see better.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping Lucía fix the brightness on her computer.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿puedes abrir la configuración de pantalla?Lucía, can you open the display settings?
- LucíaSí, ¿qué debo cambiar exactamente?Yes, what exactly should I change?
- AlejandroSube un poco el brillo en esa sección.Increase the brightness a bit in that section.
- LucíaVale, ahora se ve mucho mejor.Okay, now it looks much better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries configuración, de, pantalla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
