aplicación móvil
/aplikaθjon mobil/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mobile app" is translated into Spanish as aplicación móvil.
This phrase refers to a software program designed to run on a smartphone or tablet. While the full word aplicación means "application", in a technological context, it is almost always understood to mean a software application.
Which one should you use?
There are several ways to express this depending on the desired level of detail and tone. aplicación móvil is a formal way to say 'mobile app', while aplicación para dispositivos móviles is a more descriptive, formal version. In casual conversation, Spanish speakers frequently shorten 'aplicación móvil' to just app. For a formal tone in Latin America, aplicativo móvil is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal phrase app de celular is used in certain regions, such as Mexico and parts of Central America. The formal term aplicativo móvil is used mainly in Latin America.
Did you know?
- The word móvil shares the same Latin root as the Spanish word mueble, which means 'piece of furniture'.
- In Spain, the word móvil refers to the phone itself, whereas in many Latin American countries, people use the word celular.
- While English speakers often use 'app' as a standalone noun, many Spanish speakers pronounce it as if it were a Spanish word, sometimes adding a slight 'a' sound at the beginning.
Examples in context
- Nuestro equipo ha desarrollado una increíble aplicación móvil para facilitar la gestión de tus finanzas personales.Our team has developed an incredible mobile app to facilitate the management of your personal finances.
- Descarga nuestro innovador aplicativo móvil para disfrutar de promociones exclusivas.Download our innovative mobile app to enjoy exclusive promotions.
- Ofrecemos una aplicación para dispositivos móviles compatible con iOS y Android para que puedas acceder a nuestro contenido en cualquier momento.We offer a mobile app compatible with iOS and Android so that you can access our content at any time.
- Prueba esta genial aplicación para el móvil.Try this great mobile app.
- Encontré una fantástica app de celular para mejorar tus habilidades en el idioma.I found a fantastic mobile app to improve your language skills.
- Esta aplicación móvil es muy útil.This mobile app is very useful.
- Necesito descargar una aplicación móvil nueva.I need to download a new mobile app.
- La aplicación móvil no funciona bien.The mobile app is not working well.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a new banking tool.
- Alejandro¿Tienes la nueva aplicación móvil del banco?Do you have the new mobile app from the bank?
- SofíaSí, ya instalé la aplicación móvil en mi teléfono.Yes, I already installed the mobile app on my phone.
- AlejandroEs muy fácil de usar, ¿verdad?It is very easy to use, right?
- SofíaSí, es excelente para gestionar mis cuentas.Yes, it is excellent for managing my accounts.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aplicación, móvil, CC BY-SA 4.0.
