Nintendo Switch
The English phrase "nintendo switch" is translated into Spanish as Nintendo Switch.
The phrase refers to the hybrid video game console developed by Nintendo. In common conversation about gaming, you might also encounter the phrase La Switch.
Did you know?
- In Spain, gamers often use the verb viciar to describe spending hours playing on their Nintendo Switch.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear people refer to the console as la maquinita, a diminutive that translates to 'the little machine'.
- The word 'switch' is an English loanword that is treated as a fixed proper noun, meaning it is never translated to the Spanish word for a light switch, interruptor, in a gaming context.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes el Nintendo Switch?Do you have the Nintendo Switch?
- Quiero jugar en mi Nintendo SwitchI want to play on my Nintendo Switch
- ¿Tienes la Switch?Do you have the Switch?
- Voy a comprar el Nintendo SwitchI'm going to buy the Nintendo Switch
- Mi Nintendo Switch es nueva.My Nintendo Switch is new.
- ¿Quieres jugar con mi Nintendo Switch?Do you want to play with my Nintendo Switch?
- Compré una Nintendo Switch ayer.I bought a Nintendo Switch yesterday.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about video games.
- DanielSofía, ¿tienes una Nintendo Switch?Sofía, do you have a Nintendo Switch?
- SofíaSí, la uso todos los días.Yes, I use it every day.
- DanielMe gustaría jugar contigo.I would like to play with you.
- SofíaClaro, Daniel, trae tu consola.Sure, Daniel, bring your console.
