visor de realidad virtual
/bisoɾ de ɾealidad biɾtwal/from spelling rules
The English phrase vr headset is translated into Spanish as visor de realidad virtual.
The term refers to a head-mounted device that provides an immersive virtual reality experience. While visor is the standard term for the hardware, it is specifically used to describe the device that covers the eyes and head.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase visor de realidad virtual is composed of visor (visor/headset), de (of), realidad (reality) and virtual (virtual).
Which one should you use?
Gafas de RV is an informal way to say VR goggles, using the abbreviation RV for realidad virtual. In contrast, visor de realidad virtual, Casco de Realidad Virtual and Gafas de Realidad Virtual are all formal terms.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the preferred term for a VR headset is usually gafas de realidad virtual.
How do you pronounce it?
/bisoɾ de ɾealidad biɾtwal/
Did you know?
- The word visor is the same word Spanish speakers use for the brim of a baseball cap.
- The word virtual shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Latin word 'vir', meaning 'man', through the concept of 'virtue' or 'strength'.
- Spanish users might call a headset a casco, the same word used for a protective motorcycle helmet.
Examples in context
- Tom se va a comprar el último visor de realidad virtual de moda solo para alardear de cómo lo usa.Tom is buying the latest faddy VR headset just so that you can watch him use it.This sentence illustrates someone buying a fashionable visor de realidad virtual to show off.Tatoeba #11384813 by Masatami, translation #11376246 by purehearted
- Necesito un visor de realidad virtual nuevo.I need a new vr headset.
- Ese visor de realidad virtual es muy caro.That vr headset is very expensive.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a new gadget in a living room.
- Alejandro¿Has probado este visor de realidad virtual?Have you tried this vr headset?
- ElenaNo, pero parece muy divertido, Alejandro.No, but it looks very fun, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs increíble, te sientes dentro del juego.It's incredible, you feel like you're inside the game.
- ElenaPréstamelo un momento para probarlo.Lend it to me for a moment to try it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, realidad, virtual, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
