Spanish word

consola

Pronunciation

IPA/konˈsola/

Meaning

  • feminine noungame console

Example

Todos mis amigos juegan en la consola los fines de semana.

All my friends play on the game console on weekends.

Illustration for consola (game console)

More examples

Mi hermano siempre actualiza la consola antes de jugar.

My brother always updates the game console before playing.

Core concept

Home video game console connected to a screen with controllers.

Common phrases

  • consola de videojuegos

    game console

  • consola portátil

    portable game console

Similar words

videoconsola: Home video-game console designed to run electronic games on a TV or monitor with controllers.
consola de videojuegos: Device used at home for video games, connecting to a TV or screen for play.
consola portátil: Small handheld game console with a built-in screen and integrated controls for portable play.

Definition in Spanish

Aparato electrónico diseñado para ejecutar videojuegos; suele conectarse a una pantalla y llevar mandos para jugar.

Word origin

Borrowed from French and Italian console meaning a support or control panel, the Spanish word broadened to refer to equipment and is now commonly used as a short form of 'consola de videojuegos'.

Usage tips

  • When referring to a game system, say 'consola de videojuegos' or add 'portátil' or 'de sobremesa' if needed, because 'consola' can also mean a control panel or a piece of furniture.

Other meanings

  • control panelnoun
  • console tablenoun

Related words

  • consolarcomfortverb
  • consolaciónconsolationnoun

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