Spanish word

software

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsofweɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsoftware

Example

¿Puedes actualizar el software ahora?

Can you update the software now?

Illustration for software (software)

More examples

Instalé el software nuevo en mi portátil.

I installed the new software on my laptop.

Core concept

Nonphysical set of programs and data that makes a device perform tasks.

Common phrases

  • instalar software

    install software

  • actualizar software

    update software

  • descargar software

    download software

  • software libre

    free software

Similar words

programa: Single set of instructions designed to carry out a specific function or process.
aplicación: User-facing software that provides particular functions through an interactive interface.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de programas y datos que permiten a un ordenador o dispositivo realizar tareas y ofrecer funciones.

Word origin

The Spanish word is a borrowing of English software, formed from soft + ware in the 20th century to contrast nonphysical programs and data with physical hardware.

Usage tips

  • Spanish treats software as a masculine uncountable noun, so speakers say el software or mucho software instead of pluralizing it as 'softwares'.

Other meanings

  • programnoun

Opposites

  • hardwarehardwarenoun

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