lanzador
/lanθaˈdoɾ/
The Spanish word for the computing term 'launcher' is lanzador.
In the context of computing, lanzador refers to an application designed to launch or start one or more other applications.
Meaning: computing: an application that launches another or others (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of lanzador is /lanθaˈdoɾ/.
Did you know?
- The root verb lanzar means 'to throw' or 'to launch', which is why lanzador is also the standard word for a 'pitcher' in baseball.
- The verb lanzar is used not just for software but also for the act of 'launching' a commercial marketing campaign.
- In many Spanish-speaking tech environments, professionals may use the English loanword 'launcher' instead of the translated lanzador.
Examples in context
- El lanzador del cohete fue diseñado por ingenieros especializados.The rocket launcher was designed by specialized engineers.
- Descargué un nuevo launcher para jugar mis videojuegos favoritos en la computadora.I downloaded a new launcher to play my favorite video games on the computer.
- El lanzador de aplicaciones es muy rápido.The app launcher is very fast.
- Necesito configurar el nuevo lanzador de juegos.I need to configure the new game launcher.
- Ese lanzador tiene una interfaz muy simple.That launcher has a very simple interface.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about customizing a smartphone.
- ElenaMira cómo quedó mi pantalla con este lanzador.Look how my screen turned out with this launcher.
- DanielSe ve genial, Daniel quiere uno igual.It looks great, Daniel wants one just like it.
- ElenaPuedo ayudarte a configurar el lanzador, Daniel.I can help you configure the launcher, Daniel.
- DanielMuchas gracias, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lanzador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
