electrónica
/eleɡˈtɾonika/
In Spanish, the word for electronics is electrónica.
The word electrónica is used to refer to the field of study, the science or the industry of electronics. When you want to speak about a collection of physical gadgets or actual devices, Spanish speakers often use the phrase aparatos electrónicos.
Meaning: device (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the noun electrónica to refer to the field or the science itself. In contrast, use the adjective electrónico (masculine) or electrónica (feminine) when you need to describe a specific device or a component.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may also encounter the terms equipos electrónicos or dispositivos electrónicos to describe electronic equipment or devices.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and is typically used with the definite article la when referring to the industry or the field of study, such as la electrónica.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡˈtɾonika/
Did you know?
- While aparato means 'device', it is also used in the phrase aparato del estado to describe the complex machinery of a government bureaucracy.
- In Spanish, electrónica can refer to a specific genre of dance music, often shortened from música electrónica.
- In some regions, the term cachivache is used informally to describe an old or useless aparato electrónico.
Examples in context
- No sabe nada de electrónica.He doesn't know anything about electronics.This sentence shows how to express a lack of knowledge regarding the field of electrónica.Tatoeba #5395377 by emigonza, translation #5396442 by mailohilohi
- Él no tiene parangón en el campo de la electrónica.He has no equal in the field of electronics.This sentence uses electrónica to describe a specific professional field.Tatoeba #748665 by Shishir, translation #65248 by CM
- Dice que los llama salvajes porque no tienen tecnología electrónica. Y eso viniendo de alguien que ni tiene idea cómo funcionan los electrónicos.He says he calls them savages because they don't have electronic technology. That's pretty rich coming from someone who has no idea how electronics actually work.This sentence uses electrónica to describe a type of technology.Tatoeba #10712107 by DJ_Saidez, translation #6587630 by mailohilohi
- La tienda de electrónica tiene una amplia selección de productos.The electronics store has a wide selection of products.
- En esta tienda puedes encontrar una gran variedad de aparatos electrónicos, como smartphones y tabletas.In this store, you can find a wide variety of electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
- A mi hermano le encantan los aparatos electrónicos más novedosos.My brother loves the latest electronic gadgets.
- En México, puedes encontrar los mejores equipos electrónicos en esta tienda.In Mexico, you can find the best electronic devices at this store.
- En esta sección de la tienda, están los electrodomésticos más modernos.In this section of the store, you can find the most modern household electronics.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about a broken tablet.
- AlejandroMi tableta no enciende, creo que es la electrónica.My tablet won't turn on, I think it's the electronics.
- LucíaQuizás necesites llevarla a un experto en electrónica.Maybe you need to take it to an electronics expert.
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, no quiero romperla más.Yes, Lucía, I don't want to break it further.
- LucíaYo conozco un taller muy bueno.I know a very good workshop.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry electrónica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
