💻 Technology - Tecnología

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Beginner Spanish · Everyday technology

Technology Spanish

Technology Spanish is useful when you need Wi-Fi, want to send a link, work with a file or app, charge a device, or explain that something is not working.

Your next small win: ask about Wi-Fi, talk about files and apps, say what you need to do with a device, and describe a simple technology problem.

Start with everyday devices

Core Technology Vocabulary

These words cover common devices and the basic parts you may need to mention.

computadora / ordenador
Computer
teléfono
Phone
pantalla
Screen
batería
Battery
cargador
Charger
aplicación
App / application

Regional note: computadora is common in much of Latin America, while ordenador is common in Spain.

Name four technology words

Say “computer, phone, battery, and charger” in Spanish.

Get connected

Wi-Fi, Passwords, and Links

These short questions are useful whenever you need internet access or someone needs to send you something online.

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
contraseña
Password
enlace
Link
¿Hay Wi-Fi aquí?
Is there Wi-Fi here?
¿Cuál es la contraseña del Wi-Fi?
What is the Wi-Fi password?
¿Puedes enviarme el enlace?
Can you send me the link?

Connecting to Wi-Fi

A
¿Hay Wi-Fi aquí?
Is there Wi-Fi here?
B
Sí, hay Wi-Fi gratis.
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi.
A
¿Cuál es la contraseña?
What is the password?

Get online

Ask whether there is Wi-Fi, then ask for the password.

Work with files and apps

Common Digital Actions

A few verbs cover many everyday technology tasks.

descargar
To download
subir
To upload
guardar
To save
actualizar
To update
cargar
To charge
archivo
File
¿Puedo descargar este archivo?
Can I download this file?
Tengo que cargar mi teléfono.
I have to charge my phone.
Tengo que actualizar la aplicación.
I have to update the app.
Necesito guardar este archivo.
I need to save this file.

Two useful patterns: ¿Puedo + infinitive? asks whether you can do something. Tengo que + infinitive expresses something you have to do.

Handle two digital tasks

Ask whether you can download the file, then say that you have to update the app.

More digital vocabulary
sitio web / página web
Website / web page
eliminar / borrar
To delete
internet
Internet

Explain what is going wrong

Using Funcionar and Poder

Use funcionar to say whether a device or connection works. Use no puedo... when you cannot complete an action.

Mi computadora no funciona.
My computer isn't working.
El Wi-Fi funciona bien.
The Wi-Fi works well.
No puedo conectarme al Wi-Fi.
I can't connect to the Wi-Fi.
La batería está casi agotada.
The battery is almost dead.
Olvidé mi contraseña.
I forgot my password.
¿Puedes ayudarme?
Can you help me?

Keep it simple: when you do not know the technical vocabulary for a problem, No funciona and ¿Puedes ayudarme? are useful beginner phrases.

Explaining a technology problem

A
Mi computadora no funciona.
My computer isn't working.
B
Entiendo. ¿Necesitas ayuda?
I understand. Do you need help?
A
Sí, por favor. No puedo conectarme al Wi-Fi.
Yes, please. I can't connect to the Wi-Fi.

Describe two problems

Say that your computer is not working and that you cannot connect to the Wi-Fi.

Lesson boundary: this lesson teaches everyday technology communication. Buying devices, comparing specifications, checking compatibility, and warranties belong in the electronics-store lesson.

Your turn · 8 quick questions

Practice: Everyday Technology

Choose the answer that best fits each situation. Focus on Wi-Fi, files, apps, charging, links, and simple problem descriptions.

Audio uses your device's Spanish text-to-speech voice. Listen to each phrase, then practice connecting to Wi-Fi, working with files and apps, and explaining simple technology problems.