Spanish word

parámetro

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈɾametɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsetting

Example

Modifica el parámetro de brillo en la pantalla.

Change the brightness setting on the screen.

Illustration for parámetro (setting)

More examples

¿Puedes cambiar el parámetro de volumen?

Can you change the volume setting?

Core concept

Numeric specification used to tune or evaluate a system's output.

Common phrases

  • ajustar los parámetros del sistema

    adjust the system settings

  • valor por defecto del parámetro

    default value of the setting

  • cambiar el parámetro de volumen

    change the volume setting

Similar words

ajuste: Small adjustment applied to a setting or control to fine-tune its operation.
configuración: Collection of chosen settings that determine how software or a device operates.
opción: Selectable choice among available settings or modes within a menu.
valor: Specific number assigned to a variable, data field, or setting.

Definition in Spanish

Condición o especificación numérica que sirve para ajustar o evaluar el rendimiento o la salida de un sistema.

Word origin

It comes from Greek pará- 'beside' and métron 'measure' and is used in scientific and technical language to mean a measurable specification for tuning or evaluating systems.

Usage tips

  • In UIs and manuals parameters commonly appear as 'parámetro de X' (e.g., 'parámetro de brillo'), while everyday Spanish speakers often prefer configuración or ajuste for 'settings'.

Other meanings

  • parameternoun

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