aparatos electrónicos
/apaɾatos eleɡtɾonikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "electronic gadgets" is translated into Spanish as aparatos electrónicos.
This phrase refers to small, often portable electronic devices used for specific practical purposes.
What does it mean word for word?
The word aparatos literally means "devices" or "apparatuses".
Which one should you use?
While aparatos electrónicos is the standard term, dispositivos electrónicos is a common alternative that sounds slightly more technical or modern. You may also use artefactos electrónicos to refer to these items.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, artefactos electrónicos is more commonly heard, especially in formal or academic settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must maintain number agreement. In the plural form aparatos electrónicos, both the noun and the adjective are plural. If you are referring to a single gadget, use the singular form aparato electrónico.
How do you pronounce it?
/apaɾatos eleɡtɾonikos/
Did you know?
- While aparato is the standard word for a device, it is also the word used for a 'sex machine' in certain informal contexts.
- If you are describing a gadget that is specifically a 'contraption' or a complex mechanism, the word ingenio might be used to highlight its cleverness.
- In some contexts, the word aparato is used as a slang term for a complex or confusing political organization or system.
Examples in context
- Los dispositivos electrónicos están revolucionando la forma en que nos comunicamos.Electronic gadgets are revolutionizing the way we communicate.
- Nuestra empresa se dedica a la fabricación de aparatos electrónicos de última generación.Our company specializes in manufacturing state-of-the-art electronic devices.
- El mercado de los artefactos electrónicos sigue creciendo a un ritmo acelerado.The market for electronic gadgets continues to grow at a rapid pace.
- Me encantan los gadgets electrónicos, siempre estoy interesado en probar las últimas novedades.I love electronic gadgets, I'm always interested in trying out the latest innovations.
- No traigas tantos aparatos electrónicos de viaje.Don't bring so many electronic gadgets on your trip.
- Me gustan los aparatos electrónicos modernos.I like modern electronic gadgets.
- ¿Dónde guardas los aparatos electrónicos?Where do you keep the electronic gadgets?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are organizing their office desk.
- MateoElena, ¿puedes limpiar estos aparatos electrónicos?Elena, can you clean these electronic gadgets?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, los limpiaré ahora mismo.Yes, Mateo, I will clean them right now.
- MateoGracias, se ven muy sucios.Thanks, they look very dirty.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, todo quedará limpio.Don't worry, everything will be clean.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
