plataforma
/plataˈfoɾma/feminine
The English word platform translates to Spanish as plataforma.
In a computing context, plataforma refers to a specific operating system or environment or a specific type of computer or microprocessor. You can use plataforma en línea or plataforma digital to refer to an online platform. When discussing politics, the phrase plataforma política is used for a political platform.
Meaning: computing: a specific operating system or environment, a specific type of computer or microprocessor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of plataforma is las plataformas.
How do you pronounce it?
/plataˈfoɾma/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, plataforma specifically refers to the high-heeled soles of shoes, known as zapatos de plataforma.
- Spanish uses plataforma to describe the 'continental shelf' in geography, referred to as plataforma continental.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear the word andén used instead of plataforma to refer specifically to a railway station platform.
Examples in context
- Tom aguardó en la plataforma.Tom waited on the platform.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use plataforma regarding waiting.Tatoeba #1278820 by marcelostockle, translation #1141055 by CK
- Ella estuvo a punto de caerse de la plataforma.She came close to falling off the platform.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use plataforma regarding falling.Tatoeba #1406581 by marcelostockle, translation #312337 by CK
- El tren salió justo cuando llegamos a la plataforma.The train left just as we arrived at the platform.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use plataforma regarding the arrival of a train.Tatoeba #1266913 by marcelostockle, translation #247206 by sundown
- Este discurso se realizará desde la plataforma principal.This speech will be delivered from the main platform.
- El gobernador habló desde el estrado antes de la presentación.The governor spoke from the platform before the presentation.
- Los líderes subieron a la tarima para dirigirse al público.The leaders stepped onto the platform to address the audience.
- Esperamos a los artistas en el tablado para su presentación.We waited for the artists on the stage for their performance.
- Los oradores se reunieron en la tarima para comenzar el evento.The speakers gathered on the stage to start the event.
- El partido político presentó su plataforma para las próximas elecciones.The political party presented their platform for the upcoming elections.
- Necesito acceder a la plataforma en línea para completar mi examen.I need to access the online platform to complete my exam.
- Los oradores subieron al estrado para dar inicio a la conferencia.The speakers stepped onto the stage to start the conference.
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing which software to use for a project.
- JavierElena, ¿en qué plataforma funciona este programa?Elena, what platform does this program run on?
- ElenaFunciona en cualquier plataforma moderna, Javier.It works on any modern platform, Javier.
- JavierEntonces puedo usarlo en mi computadora actual.Then I can use it on my current computer.
- ElenaSí, es compatible con tu plataforma.Yes, it is compatible with your platform.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “platform” translations and entries plataforma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
