reiniciar la computadora
/reiniθjaɾ la komputadoɾa/from spelling rules
To restart the computer in Spanish is to say reiniciar la computadora.
This phrase is used to describe the action of turning a computer off and then back on again to refresh the system or apply changes.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb reiniciar is composed of the prefix re- (again) and iniciar (to initiate or start).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, computadora is the standard term for computer and you would say reiniciar la computadora. In Spain, the word ordenador is used instead, resulting in the phrase reiniciar el ordenador.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form reinicia la computadora is the informal imperative, while reinicie la computadora is the formal imperative.
How do you pronounce it?
/reiniθjaɾ la komputadoɾa/
Did you know?
- While computadora is used in the Americas, using this word in Spain may make people think of a person who calculates or an ancient calculating machine rather than a PC.
- In a technical context, Spanish speakers often use the verb resetear instead of reiniciar, which is a direct loanword from the English 'reset'.
- The word ordenador used in Spain comes from the verb ordenar, meaning 'to put in order' or 'to organize'.
Examples in context
- Debes reiniciar la computadora para instalar la actualización.You must restart the computer to install the update.
- Voy a reiniciar la computadora ahora mismo.I am going to restart the computer right now.
- ¿Puedes reiniciar la computadora, por favor?Can you restart the computer, please?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are working in an office when the system freezes.
- JavierEl sistema no responde, Elena.The system is not responding, Elena.
- ElenaIntenta reiniciar la computadora para ver si funciona.Try to restart the computer to see if it works.
- JavierEstá bien, lo voy a hacer.Okay, I will do it.
- ElenaEspero que eso solucione el problema.I hope that solves the problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
