funda para portátil
/funda paɾa poɾtatil/from spelling rules
The English phrase "laptop case" is funda para portátil in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of funda (case/cover), para (for) and portátil (laptop).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and most Latin American countries, funda para portátil is a common way to say "laptop case". In Spain, formal settings often use funda para ordenador portátil or estuche para ordenador portátil.
How do you pronounce it?
/funda paɾa poɾtatil/
Did you know?
- The word portátil is an adjective meaning 'portable', meaning that in Spanish you are literally asking for a 'case for a portable'.
- The term funda is highly versatile in Spanish and can be used for a 'pillowcase', a 'phone case', or even 'curtains' in some dialects.
- The preposition para was formed through a linguistic blend of the words por and a.
Examples in context
- Me encanta mi fundita para el portátilI love my laptop case
- Necesito una funda para ordenador portátil nuevaI need a new laptop case
- Necesito una funda para portátil nueva.I need a new laptop case.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa funda para portátil?Where did you buy that laptop case?
- Esta funda para portátil es muy elegante.This laptop case is very elegant.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at electronics in a shop.
- DanielBusco una funda para portátil de color azul.I am looking for a blue laptop case.
- ElenaMira esta, Daniel, es muy resistente.Look at this one, Daniel, it is very durable.
- DanielEs bonita, pero es un poco cara.It is pretty, but it is a bit expensive.
- ElenaEs verdad, pero protege muy bien tu equipo.That's true, but it protects your equipment very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries funda, para, portátil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
