Spanish word

ordenador

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾðenaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomputer

Example

Mi ordenador no funciona.

My computer doesn't work.

Illustration for ordenador (computer)

More examples

Necesito encender el ordenador para revisar el correo.

I need to turn on the computer to check my email.

Core concept

Machine that executes software to perform personal or work tasks.

Common phrases

  • encender el ordenador

    turn on the computer

  • apagar el ordenador

    turn off the computer

  • reiniciar el ordenador

    restart the computer

  • la pantalla del ordenador

    the computer screen

Similar words

computadora: Computer device operated via a screen and keyboard to input, organize, and process information.
PC: Personal computer for individual use, typically a desktop or tower running standard applications.
portátil: Small, battery-powered computer designed to be carried and used on the go.

Definition in Spanish

Máquina electrónica que procesa y almacena datos y ejecuta programas para realizar tareas personales o profesionales.

Word origin

Derived via French ordinateur from Latin ordinare meaning 'to put in order', highlighting the device's function of organizing data and tasks.

Usage tips

  • Despite resembling 'order' or 'orderer' in English, ordenador names the computer device, not a person who gives orders.

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