How to Say “Download the App” in Spanish

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descargar la aplicación
/deskaɾɡaɾ la aplikaθjon/from spelling rules
To say 'download the app' in Spanish, you use descargar la aplicación.
This phrase is used to describe the action of transferring a software program from a server to a device so it can be used.

What does it mean word for word?

The verb descargar literally means 'to unload', which comes from the prefix des- (undoing) and cargar (to load).

Which one should you use?

The choice of phrase depends on who you are addressing. Use descarga la aplicación or Bájate la app for informal situations, descargue la aplicación for a single person in a formal context and descarguen la aplicación when giving a command to a group of people.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In many Spanish-speaking regions, the English loanword app is commonly used instead of the full word aplicación, resulting in the phrase la app.

How does it change in a sentence?

When giving a direct command to a single person informally, use the imperative form descarga la aplicación. For a single person in a formal/polite context, use the imperative descargue la aplicación. To give a command to a group of people, use descarguen la aplicación.

How do you pronounce it?

/deskaɾɡaɾ la aplikaθjon/

Did you know?

  • Spanish uses the same verb descargar to describe both downloading a file and discharging a firearm.
  • The root of descargar comes from the Latin word carrus, meaning 'cart' or 'chariot'.
  • In Spanish, the word carga can refer to a digital load, an electrical charge or the physical weight of a shipment.

Examples in context

  • Buenos días, le recomendamos encarecidamente que descargue la aplicación para disfrutar de una experiencia completa.
    Good morning, we strongly recommend that you download the app to enjoy a complete experience.
  • Oye, descarga la aplicación en tu teléfono para tener acceso a todas las funciones.
    Hey, download the app on your phone to have access to all the functions.
  • Chicos, bájense la app para estar al tanto de todas las novedades.
    Guys, download the app to stay up to date with all the news.
  • Tienes que descargar la aplicación para usar el servicio.
    You have to download the app to use the service.
  • No olvides descargar la aplicación en tu teléfono.
    Don't forget to download the app on your phone.
  • Primero, debes descargar la aplicación desde la tienda.
    First, you must download the app from the store.

Example conversation

Daniel and María are at a cafe and Daniel wants to use the restaurant's digital menu.

  1. Daniel

    ¿Cómo puedo ver el menú digital?
    How can I see the digital menu?
  2. María

    Debes descargar la aplicación del restaurante.
    You must download the restaurant's app.
  3. Daniel

    Está bien, la descargaré ahora mismo.
    Okay, I will download it right now.
  4. María

    Perfecto, avísame cuando la tengas instalada.
    Perfect, let me know when you have it installed.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries aplicación, descargar, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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