software
/ˈsofdw̝eɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for software is software. Wiktionary also lists programa and soporte lógico.
Meaning: encoded computer instructions (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| software | /ˈsofdw̝eɾ/ /ˈsoftweɾ/ |
masculine |
| programa | /pɾoˈɡɾama/ | masculine |
| soporte lógico | /sopoɾte loxiko/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| sóftwer | masculine |
The term refers to encoded computer instructions.
Which one should you use?
software is a general term for all computer instructions, whereas programa specifically refers to a single application or program.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word 'software' is used in formal professional settings in Spanish. soporte lógico is the formal, technical Spanish term for software, though it is less common in everyday conversation than the anglicism.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word software is a masculine noun. When used with an article, it is el software.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsofdw̝eɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb soportar in the term soporte lógico is most commonly used in daily Spanish to mean 'to tolerate' or 'to put up with' a person or situation.
- While software is the standard loanword, you may see it spelled phonetically as sóftwer in some Spanish texts to reflect its actual pronunciation.
- The term programa comes from the Ancient Greek word prógramma, which originally referred to a public notice or a written announcement.
Examples in context
- Tatoeba es software libre.Tatoeba is free software.This sentence uses software to describe the type of software being used.Tatoeba #1614754 by wallebot, translation #1017395 by Aleksej
- Hacemos más que solamente software.We do more than just software.This sentence uses software as the object of the sentence.Tatoeba #1819641 by leoruilova, translation #10016396 by espamatics
- Realmente no deberías usar software pirata.You really shouldn't use pirated software.This sentence uses software to discuss the legality of a product.Tatoeba #1990677 by marcelostockle, translation #28128 by CK
- La empresa tiene que invertir en software de última generación.The company has to invest in state-of-the-art software.
- ¿Conoces alguna aplicación para editar fotos en el teléfono?Do you know any app to edit photos on the phone?
- 34 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a technical problem at work.
- MateoEl software tiene un error crítico.The software has a critical error.
- Sofía¿Es un problema de hardware o de software?Is it a hardware or a software problem?
- MateoCreo que es solo el software.I think it is just the software.
- SofíaDéjame revisar el software para arreglarlo.Let me check the software to fix it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “software” translations and entries software, programa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lógico, programa, software, soporte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
