tarjeta de video
/taɾxeta de bideo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "video card" is translated into Spanish as tarjeta de video.
This term refers to a display adapter used in computing.
Meaning: display adapter (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tarjeta (card), de (of) and video (video).
Which one should you use?
You may also see the spelling tarjeta de vídeo with an accent on the i. Both versions are correct and used in many Spanish-speaking regions. Additionally, tarjeta gráfica is a very common alternative that emphasizes the component's role as a graphics card.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form "video cards", change tarjeta to tarjetas to get tarjetas de video.
Did you know?
- The word tarjeta is actually a diminutive form of the older word tarja, which originally referred to a plate or a shield.
- In some regions, omitting the accent in video is a sign of the influence of American Spanish, while the accent in vídeo is more common in Spain.
- In many Latin American countries, people often skip the word tarjeta entirely and simply refer to the component as 'la gráfica' in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- En mi computadora nueva, la tarjeta de video me permite jugar juegos en alta resolución.In my new computer, the video card allows me to play games in high resolution.
- Mi viejo ordenador no tiene una buena tarjeta gráfica, por eso los juegos se ven pixelados.My old computer doesn't have a good video card, that's why the games look pixelated.
- Necesito una nueva tarjeta de video.I need a new video card.
- La tarjeta de video es muy cara.The video card is very expensive.
- Esa tarjeta de video no funciona bien.That video card is not working well.
Example conversation
Daniel is asking Elena for advice on buying computer parts.
- Daniel¿Qué tarjeta de video me recomiendas?Which video card do you recommend to me?
- ElenaDepende de tu presupuesto, Daniel.It depends on your budget, Daniel.
- DanielBusco una tarjeta de video potente.I am looking for a powerful video card.
- ElenaEntonces deberías comprar una de gama alta.Then you should buy a high-end one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, tarjeta, video, CC BY-SA 4.0.
