restablecer ajustes
/restableθeɾ axustes/from spelling rules
To reset settings in Spanish, use restablecer ajustes.
The phrase is used to describe returning the configuration of a device or an application to its original default state.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of restablecer (to re-establish or restore) and ajustes (settings or adjustments).
Which one should you use?
If you want to specify a 'factory reset', use restablecer valores de fábrica.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, the noun ajustes usually requires the definite article los to indicate specific settings, resulting in restablecer los ajustes.
Did you know?
- The verb restablecer is used not only for technology but also in medical contexts to describe a patient recovering their health or strength.
- The word ajustes refers to both digital settings and the physical act of tailoring clothes to fit a body.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in informal tech slang, people might use the anglicism resetear instead of the proper restablecer.
Examples in context
- Por favor, restablezca la configuración predeterminada.Please reset the default settings.
- Si experimenta problemas, le recomendamos reiniciar los ajustes.If you experience any issues, we recommend resetting the settings.
- Necesitamos restaurar la configuración inicial del dispositivo.We need to restore the device's initial settings.
- En caso de fallos, vuelva a los ajustes predeterminados.In case of failures, revert to the default settings.
- Si algo no funciona bien, puedes resetear la configuración.If something isn't working properly, you can reset the settings.
- No te preocupes, solo necesitas reiniciar la configuración de fábrica.Don't worry, you just need to reset the factory settings.
- Si todo falla, siempre puedes restaurar la configuración por defecto.If everything fails, you can always restore the default settings.
- Si no encuentras la opción, simplemente regresa a la configuración original.If you can't find the option, just go back to the original settings.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping Elena with her tablet.
- AlejandroElena, ¿ya reiniciaste la tableta?Elena, did you already restart the tablet?
- ElenaSí, pero el problema continúa.Yes, but the problem continues.
- AlejandroEntonces vamos a restablecer ajustes ahora.Then let's reset settings now.
- ElenaEstá bien, dime qué hacer.All right, tell me what to do.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
