reinicia tu computadora
/reiniθja tu komputadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'restart your computer' is translated into Spanish as reinicia tu computadora.
What does it mean word for word?
The word reinicia is a combination of the prefix re- (again) and the verb iniciar (to initiate/start).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might say Reinicia tu compu. to mean Restart your computer. In Argentina, you might say Apagá y prendé la computadora. to mean Turn off and turn on the computer. In Spain, the word ordenador is used instead of computadora for computer.
How does it change in a sentence?
Reinicia is the informal imperative (command) form of the verb reiniciar. The phrase changes from reinicia tu computadora to reinicie su computadora when addressing someone formally.
How do you pronounce it?
/reiniθja tu komputadoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word reiniciar is used not only for electronics but also to describe the feeling of a 'fresh start' in life or a relationship.
- While computadora is common in Latin America, the term ordenador used in Spain comes from the verb ordenar, meaning 'to put in order'.
- Spanish has a specific word, arranque, which refers to the 'boot up' or 'start up' process of a computer.
Examples in context
- Reinicia tu computadora.Restart your computer.Tatoeba #9443850 by ignacio, translation #5628408 by Hybrid
- Hola, por favor reinicie su computadora para aplicar los cambios.Hello, please restart your computer to apply the changes.
- ¡Oye, apaga y enciende tu computadora para que se solucione el problema!Hey, turn off and turn on your computer to fix the issue!
- Si la aplicación no funciona, reinicia tu computadora.If the application does not work, restart your computer.
- Reinicia tu computadora para instalar la actualización.Restart your computer to install the update.
Example conversation
Alejandro is helping María with a technical issue on her laptop.
- AlejandroMaría, el sistema parece tener un error.María, the system seems to have an error.
- María¿Qué debo hacer para arreglarlo?What should I do to fix it?
- AlejandroReinicia tu computadora y prueba otra vez.Restart your computer and try again.
- MaríaEstá bien, lo haré ahora.Okay, I will do it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
