Spanish word

tableta

Pronunciation

IPA/taˈβleta/

Meaning

  • feminine nountablet

Example

Compré una tableta nueva para trabajar.

I bought a new tablet to use for work.

Illustration for tableta (tablet)

More examples

¿Has encendido la tableta antes de la reunión?

Have you turned on the tablet before the meeting?

Core concept

Portable flat-screen device operated by touch that functions like a small personal computer.

Common phrases

  • encender tableta

    turn on tablet

  • apagar tableta

    turn off tablet

  • instalar apps en tableta

    install apps on tablet

Similar words

tablet: Slim handheld touchscreen device aimed at entertainment, browsing, and light apps.
computadora: Full-sized computer usually kept on a desk for heavy computing and many peripherals.
portátil: Clamshell portable computer with a built-in keyboard for typing and office work.
móvil: Handheld mobile phone sized for calls, messaging, and app-based tasks.

Definition in Spanish

Aparato portátil con pantalla táctil que funciona como ordenador personal para leer, ver contenido y usar aplicaciones.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish tabla 'board' plus the diminutive -eta 'little board', the word shifted from naming small physical boards and tablets to denote touch-screen computing devices.

Usage tips

  • When referring to a drawing surface for artists, Spanish uses tableta gráfica, while tableta or tablet alone commonly means the computing device.

Other meanings

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  • chocolate barnoun

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