puntero láser
/punteɾo laseɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'laser pointer' is puntero láser in Spanish.
puntero láser is a noun used to describe a device that emits a highly concentrated beam of light.
Meaning: device that emits a highly concentrated beam of light (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the variation pluma láser is used to refer to a laser pointer.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, only the noun is changed to punteros láser. The adjective láser remains unchanged.
How do you pronounce it?
/punteɾo laseɾ/
Did you know?
- The word láser is an example of an English acronym that was adopted into Spanish as a common noun. Because it is a loanword, it retains the English spelling but gains a Spanish written accent on the first 'a'.
- While puntero means 'pointer' in the context of a laser, in a computer context it refers specifically to the 'cursor' or 'mouse pointer' on a screen.
- The suffix -ero in puntero is highly versatile in Spanish, often used to denote a profession or a specific tool. It is the same suffix found in panadero for 'baker' and cartero for 'mail carrier'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está el puntero láser?Where is the laser pointer?
- Por favor, pase el apuntador láserPlease hand me the laser pointer
- Necesito un dispositivo láser de señalamiento para mi presentaciónI need a laser pointing device for my presentation
- ¡Pásame el láser!Pass me the laser!
- El profesor utilizó el puntero láser durante la presentaciónThe professor used the laser pointer during the presentation
- Necesito un puntero láser para mi presentación.I need a laser pointer for my presentation.
- El puntero láser es de color rojo.The laser pointer is red.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese puntero láser?Where did you buy that laser pointer?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are preparing for a work meeting.
- Alejandro¿Tienes un puntero láser para la reunión?Do you have a laser pointer for the meeting?
- SofíaSí, lo tengo aquí en mi bolso.Yes, I have it here in my bag.
- AlejandroGracias, me ayudará mucho con las diapositivas.Thanks, it will help me a lot with the slides.
- SofíaDe nada, Alejandro, estoy lista para empezar.You're welcome, Alejandro, I am ready to start.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
