ajustes
/axustes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "settings" translates to Spanish as ajustes.
In a digital context, ajustes refers to the options within a software program or device that allow a user to customize how it functions.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun ajustes is derived from the verb ajustar, which means to adjust, to fit or to settle.
Which one should you use?
While ajustes is common for user-facing menus, configuración is often used in more technical or formal contexts to refer to the overall system configuration. Additionally, preferencias can be used as an alternative for settings in certain formal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
ajustes is the plural form, whereas el ajuste is the singular form used when referring to a single specific setting.
How do you pronounce it?
/axustes/
Did you know?
- In the phrase ajustar cuentas, the word for 'adjust' is used to mean 'settling a score' or seeking revenge.
- In Spanish legal or labor contexts, ajuste is often used to describe a 'settlement' or a compromise between two parties to reach an agreement.
- The word ajuste can describe a 'fit' in clothing. If a garment has the perfect 'settings' or proportions for a person's body, a tailor refers to this as the ajuste.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría modificar la configuración de mi teléfono.I would like to modify the settings on my phone.
- ¿Puedes mostrarme dónde se encuentra el menú de configuración?Can you show me where the settings menu is located?
- Necesito cambiar las opciones de notificaciones por correo electrónico.I need to change the settings for my email notifications.
- ¿Has explorado todas las preferencias disponibles?Have you explored all the available settings?
- Permíteme guiarte a través de los pasos para acceder a los ajustes.Let me walk you through the steps to access the settings.
- Busca los ajustes en el menú principal.Look for the settings in the main menu.
- He cambiado los ajustes de privacidad.I have changed the privacy settings.
- Los ajustes de pantalla son muy complejos.The screen settings are very complex.
Example conversation
Daniel is trying to change the language on his phone.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿puedes cambiar el idioma de tu teléfono?Daniel, can you change the language on your phone?
- DanielSí, voy a los ajustes ahora.Yes, I am going to the settings now.
- SofíaNo encuentro la opción en el menú.I can't find the option in the menu.
- DanielDéjame ayudarte con los ajustes, Sofía.Let me help you with the settings, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
