Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
electrónico
Pronunciation
IPA/elekˈtɾoniko/
Meaning
- adjectiveelectronic
Example
Mi reloj electrónico no funciona.
My electronic watch doesn't work.
More examples
Escucho música electrónica cuando estudio.
I listen to electronic music when I study.
Core concept
Circuit-based component or appliance that manipulates currents or signals.
Common phrases
correo electrónico
email
música electrónica
electronic music
tarjeta electrónica
electronic card
Similar words
eléctrico: Relies on electrical current or voltage directly to power or actuate a device.
digital: Encodes and processes data as discrete binary signals (0 and 1).
inalámbrico: Operates without cables, transmitting information via radio waves or other wireless methods.
mecánico: Performs tasks by mechanical motion of parts such as gears and levers.
Definition in Spanish
Que funciona mediante circuitos o componentes que manipulan corrientes o señales eléctricas.
Word origin
Formed from the Greek root elektron 'amber' via the modern word electric together with the Spanish suffix -ónico to mean 'pertaining to electronic technology'.
Usage tips
- In Spanish the adjective usually follows the noun, so say correo electrónico or reloj electrónico and remember the adjective agrees in gender and number (electrónica, electrónicos, electrónicas).
Opposites
- analógicoanalogadjective
Related words
- electrónicaelectronicsnoun
- electrónicamenteelectronicallyadverb