comparte tu pantalla
/kompaɾte tu pantaʝa/from spelling rules
To say "share your screen" in Spanish, use comparte tu pantalla.
This phrase is used to instruct someone in a video call to allow others to see the content displayed on their computer or device screen.
Which one should you use?
The phrase comparte tu pantalla uses the possessive tu (your), but you will often hear comparte la pantalla, which translates to "share the screen". In Spanish, it is very common to use the definite article la (the) instead of a possessive when referring to parts of a device.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form comparte tu pantalla uses the informal imperative (tú), which is standard for most casual or peer-to-peer video calls. Additionally, the infinitive compartir pantalla (to share screen) is often used for general instructions or within software menus, such as "Click here to share screen".
How do you pronounce it?
/kompaɾte tu pantaʝa/
Did you know?
- The word pantalla is also used in the expression poner una pantalla, which can mean to put up a front or hide the truth from others.
- The word pantalla actually traces its lineage back to words for 'fan' or 'ventilation', such as the Italian ventaglio.
- While comparte tu pantalla is used in calls, the word pantalla also describes a movie screen or a physical shield used to protect someone from heat or wind.
Examples in context
- No puedo ver nada, ¿puedes compartir tu pantalla?I can't see anything, can you share your screen?
- Por favor, comparte tu pantalla para ver la presentación.Please, share your screen to see the presentation.
- Javier, comparte tu pantalla para que todos podamos ver el archivo.Javier, share your screen so we can all see the file.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are in a virtual meeting.
- SofíaJavier, comparte tu pantalla para el reporte.Javier, share your screen for the report.
- JavierClaro, dame un momento, Sofía.Sure, give me a moment, Sofía.
- SofíaYa puedo ver el documento.I can see the document now.
- JavierPerfecto, ¿puedes verlo bien?Perfect, can you see it well?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pantalla, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
