Spanish
Batería
English
Battery
Spanish for common phone and computer problems
Explain a low battery, ask for a charger or describe a problem with a password. These 12 technology words help with the small device problems that happen every day.
12 technology words for everyday problems
Spanish
Cable
English
Cable
Spanish
Cargador
English
Charger
Spanish
Descargar
English
Download
Spanish
Electricidad
English
Electricity
Spanish
Carpeta
English
Folder
Spanish
Mensaje
English
Message
Spanish
Contraseña
English
Password
Spanish
Enchufe
English
Plug
Spanish
Pantalla
English
Screen
Spanish
Actualizar
English
Update
Spanish
Usuario
English
User
Technology words in context
See how each word works in a natural Spanish sentence.
- La batería de mi teléfono está casi agotada.My phone battery is almost dead.
- Este cable es demasiado corto para llegar al escritorio.This cable is too short to reach the desk.
- ¿Tienes un cargador compatible con este móvil?Do you have a charger compatible with this phone?
- Necesito descargar el documento antes del viaje.I need to download the document before the trip.
- Se cortó la electricidad durante la tormenta.The electricity went out during the storm.
- Guardé las fotos en una carpeta nueva.I saved the photos in a new folder.
- Te envié un mensaje con la dirección.I sent you a message with the address.
- Olvidé la contraseña de mi cuenta.I forgot my account password.
- El enchufe está detrás del sofá.The plug socket is behind the sofa.
- La pantalla se queda negra al encender el ordenador.The screen stays black when I turn on the computer.
- Tengo que actualizar el sistema esta noche.I have to update the system tonight.
- Cada usuario tiene su propio perfil.Each user has their own profile.
Explaining a device problem
Use these patterns to say what is not working, ask for help and describe what you have already tried.
No funciona…
… isn't working
No funciona la pantalla.The screen isn't working.
Se ha quedado sin…
It has run out of…
El teléfono se ha quedado sin batería.The phone has run out of battery.
¿Tienes…?
Do you have…?
¿Tienes un cargador y un cable?Do you have a charger and a cable?
No puedo…
I can't…
No puedo descargar el archivo.I can't download the file.
Ya he intentado…
I've already tried…
Ya he intentado actualizar el sistema.I've already tried updating the system.
A conversation about a phone problem
- TomásMi teléfono no funciona y la pantalla está negra.My phone isn't working and the screen is black.
- Lina¿Tiene batería?Does it have any battery?
- TomásNo lo sé. Olvidé el cargador en casa.I don't know. I left the charger at home.
- LinaTengo un cable, pero necesitamos encontrar un enchufe.I have a cable, but we need to find a plug socket.
- TomásGracias. También tengo que descargar un mensaje importante.Thanks. I also need to download an important message.
- LinaPrimero carga la batería y después actualiza el sistema.Charge the battery first and then update the system.
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