Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Technology in Spanish
Tecnología · noun · tek-no-lo-HEE-ah
Tecnología is the direct Spanish equivalent of technology. It covers everything from ancient tools to modern digital systems. For computing or IT specifically, Spanish speakers often use informática, a term that does not have a direct one-word English counterpart.
tek-no-lo-HEE-ah / een-for-MAH-tee-kah
La tecnología ha transformado la forma en que nos comunicamos.
Technology has transformed the way we communicate.
Technology in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for technology, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| tecnología | technology | tek-no-lo-HEE-ah | Default, widely understood |
| informática | technology | specifically information technology / computer science |
How Native Speakers Use Tecnología
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
General statement
La tecnología avanza más rápido que nunca.
Technology advances faster than ever.
Tecnología is used exactly like English technology in broad statements.
Education
Estudié informática en la universidad.
I studied computer science at university.
Informática refers specifically to computing or IT, not technology in general.
Workplace conversation
Nuestra empresa invierte mucho en nuevas tecnologías.
Our company invests a lot in new technologies.
The plural tecnologías works the same way as technologies in English.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Tecnología
Missing the accent
Incorrect: La tecnologia moderna es impresionante.
Correct: La tecnología moderna es impresionante.
Tecnología is an esdrújula word (stress on the third-to-last syllable), so the written accent on the í is required by Spanish orthography. Dropping it shifts the stress and produces a misspelling.
Confusing informática with information
Incorrect: Necesito más informática sobre el producto.
Correct: Necesito más información sobre el producto.
Informática means IT or computer science, not information. The word for information is información.
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Common Questions About Technology in Spanish
- Is tecnología a cognate of technology?
- Tecnología is a direct cognate of technology—both descend from the Greek technología. They share the same meaning, making tecnología one of the easier Spanish words to remember. Just watch the accent mark on the í.
- How do I say high-tech in Spanish?
- You can say de alta tecnología or alta tecnología. The English loanword high-tech is also understood in informal contexts, especially in advertising.
- What is the difference between tecnología and informática?
- Tecnología is the broad umbrella term for all technology. Informática is specifically about computing, IT systems, and computer science. Think of informática as a subset of tecnología.