Spanish Conversation · Level 153
30 words
Spanish word
tecla
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtekla/
Meaning
- feminine nounkey
Example
Pulsa la tecla para continuar.
Press the key to continue.
More examples
Mantén pulsada la tecla hasta que aparezca el menú.
Press and hold the key until the menu appears.
Core concept
Flat button on a keyboard or piano that triggers a function when pressed.
Common phrases
mantener pulsada la tecla
press and hold the key
soltar la tecla
release the key
la tecla de inicio
the home key
Similar words
botón: Pressable control on an electronic device or panel that activates a specific function.
teclado: Standalone input device with an arranged set of keys used for typing on a computer.
Definition in Spanish
Pieza plana o botón que, al pulsarse, activa una función en un teclado, piano u otro dispositivo.
Word origin
From medieval Latin tecla, originally the key of a musical instrument and later extended to keys on keyboards and similar devices.
Usage tips
- The noun is feminine (la tecla), and Spanish uses the verb teclear for typing while pulsar la tecla describes physically pressing a key.