tecnología
/teɡnoloxia/from spelling rulesfeminine
The Spanish word for technology is tecnología.
tecnología refers to a body of tools.
Meaning: body of tools (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term informática is often used as an alternative to technology, specifically referring to computer science and computer-related technology.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun tecnología is feminine and is typically used with the feminine definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɡnoloxia/
Did you know?
- The root of tecnología traces back to the Proto-Indo-European word *teḱ-, which originally meant 'to fabricate' or 'to carve'.
- In Spanish, the term tecnología is often paired with punta in the phrase tecnología de punta to mean 'cutting edge' or 'state of the art'.
- In some academic contexts, Spanish distinguishes between tecnología dura, referring to physical machinery, and tecnología blanda, referring to organizational or social processes.
Examples in context
- Me apasiona la tecnología.I am passionate about technology.This sentence is useful for expressing a passion for tecnología.Tatoeba #5716482 by arh, translation #5827406 by arh
- Estoy agradecido por la tecnología.I am thankful for technology.This sentence is useful for expressing gratitude for tecnología.Tatoeba #1272321 by marcelostockle, translation #1271625 by CM
- Vivimos en la era de la tecnología.We live in the age of technology.This sentence is useful for describing the current era in relation to tecnología.Tatoeba #1439835 by marcelostockle, translation #23086 by CK
- La tecnología está transformando nuestra sociedad.Technology is transforming our society.
- La tecnología médica ha avanzado de manera significativa.Medical technology has advanced significantly.
- El sector de tecnología de la información está en constante evolución.The information technology sector is constantly evolving.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a new app at work.
- LucíaEsta nueva tecnología es muy útil.This new technology is very useful.
- DanielTienes razón, Lucía. Ahorra mucho tiempo.You are right, Lucía. It saves a lot of time.
- Lucía¿Crees que la tecnología cambiará nuestro trabajo?Do you think technology will change our work?
- DanielSí, Daniel cree que será mejor.Yes, Daniel thinks it will be better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “technology” translations and entries tecnología, 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 tecnología, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
