actualizaciones
/aɡtwaliθaθjones/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "updates" is actualizaciones.
The term actualizaciones refers to new versions of software or documents that add features or fix problems.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb actualizar, which means "to make current" or "to update".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this noun is actualización. If you want to use the verb form "to update", use actualizar.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡtwaliθaθjones/
Did you know?
- While actualizaciones is used for software, Spanish speakers often use the verb poner al día when updating a person on news or gossip, which literally means 'to put to the day'.
- Because actual in Spanish means 'current' and not 'real', a common mistake is to think an 'actualización' is a 'realization'.
- If a Spanish speaker says they need to actualizarse, they might not be talking about software, but rather about updating their knowledge or skills to stay relevant in their career.
Examples in context
- ¿Hay actualizaciones de seguridad?Are there any security updates?This sentence is useful for asking about the existence of security actualizaciones.Tatoeba #6789205 by arh, translation #6788819 by CK
- Las actualizaciones me tienen harta.I'm fed up with updates.This sentence shows how to express being fed up with actualizaciones.Tatoeba #10748042 by SeaLiteral, translation #10099329 by maaster
- No olvide seguirnos en Twitter y Facebook para mantenerse al tanto de actualizaciones e información sobre nuevas versiones.Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates and info on new releases.This sentence is useful for following news regarding actualizaciones and new releases.Tatoeba #5047478 by Leono, translation #5047477 by Leono
- Necesito las últimas actualizaciones sobre el proyectoI need the latest updates on the project
- Cuéntame las últimas novedades del díaTell me the latest news of the day
- No te pierdas los chismes más recientes de la oficinaDon't miss the latest office gossip
- Necesito las últimas actualizaciones sobre el proyecto para preparar el informe trimestralI need the latest updates on the project to prepare the quarterly report
- ¿Alguien tiene novedades sobre el evento de mañana? Quiero asegurarme de estar bien informadoDoes anyone have news about tomorrow's event? I want to make sure I am well informed
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Example conversation
Sofía is helping Alejandro with his computer.
- AlejandroMi computadora es muy lenta hoy.My computer is very slow today.
- SofíaTal vez necesites instalar las actualizaciones.Maybe you need to install the updates.
- Alejandro¿Son muchas las actualizaciones de hoy?Are there many updates today?
- SofíaNo, solo son dos actualizaciones rápidas.No, they are only two quick updates.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
