tasa de refresco
/tasa de ɾefɾesko/from spelling rules
The English phrase refresh rate is translated into Spanish as tasa de refresco.
This phrase refers to the number of times per second that a display updates the image on the screen.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter Tasa de Actualización or Frecuencia de Actualización, which translates specifically to frequency of update.
How do you pronounce it?
/tasa de ɾefɾesko/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you use the word refresco without context, people will think you are talking about a 'soft drink' rather than a digital update.
- The word tasa is a cognate of the English word 'tax', as both stem from the Latin 'taxāre', meaning to value or assess.
- The word tasa is a 'false friend' because it sounds exactly like taza, which means 'cup'.
Examples in context
- Prefiero un televisor con una alta tasa de actualización.I prefer a TV with a high refresh rate.
- El monitor tiene una velocidad de actualización más lenta, por lo que no es ideal para jugar.The monitor has a slower refresh rate, so it's not ideal for gaming.
- La tasa de refresco de este monitor es muy alta.The refresh rate of this monitor is very high.
- ¿Cuál es la tasa de refresco de tu teléfono?What is your phone's refresh rate?
- Necesito una pantalla con una mejor tasa de refresco.I need a screen with a better refresh rate.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing computer specifications in an electronics store.
- JavierMaría, mira este monitor nuevo.María, look at this new monitor.
- MaríaEs bueno, pero ¿qué tasa de refresco tiene?It's good, but what refresh rate does it have?
- JavierTiene una tasa de refresco de ciento cuarenta hercios.It has a refresh rate of 140 hertz.
- María¡Eso es perfecto para jugar!That is perfect for gaming!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, refresco, tasa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
