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Spanish word
monitor
Pronunciation
IPA/moniˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmonitor
Example
Compré un monitor nuevo para mi ordenador.
I bought a new monitor for my computer.
More examples
¿Puedes ajustar el brillo del monitor?
Can you adjust the monitor's brightness?
Core concept
Flat electronic screen that displays images and data from a computer or television.
Common phrases
monitor de escritorio
desktop monitor
brillo del monitor
monitor's brightness
soporte para monitor
monitor stand
Definition in Spanish
Pantalla que permite ver imágenes y datos procedentes de un ordenador, televisor u otro equipo electrónico.
Word origin
From Latin monēre 'to warn' via Late Latin monitor 'one who warns', with the sense later extending to instruments that show or signal information.
Usage tips
- Often used for the physical screen, but it also names a person who supervises or teaches, so complements like 'de la clase' or 'de natación' indicate the human sense.
Other meanings
- instructornoun