Learn key phrases and vocabulary to help you discuss different types of technology, their uses, advantages and disadvantages, and the impact of social media.
Technology is a huge part of everyday life, whether in Britain or Spain, and our use of technology is always evolving. This means there's always new vocabulary to learn.
Here are some key verbs on the theme of technology:
adjuntar | to attach |
borrar | to erase/delete |
buscar | to search/look for |
colgar | to put up (photos) |
compartir | to share |
crear | to create |
chatear | to chat |
descargar | to download |
editar | to edit |
enviar/mandar | to send |
funcionar | to work/function |
navegar | to surf |
sacar fotos | to take photos |
usar/utilizar | to use |
As well as needing to recognise these verbs, it's important to be able to use them in the past, present and future tenses. For example:
Past | Present | Future |
---|---|---|
Descargué una canción (I downloaded a song). | Descargo una canción (I download a song). | Voy a descargar/descargaré una canción (I am going to download/I will download a song). |
Navegué por la red (I surfed the net). | Navego por la red (I surf the net). | Voy a navegar/navegaré por la red (I am going to surf/I will surf the net). |
Utilicé mi ordenador (I used my computer). | Utilizo mi ordenador (I use my computer). | Voy a utilizar/utilizaré mi ordenador (I am going to use/I will use my computer). |
Choose the correct verb to complete these sentences.
It is important to learn some key topic-related vocabulary on this theme:
la aplicación | app |
la contraseña | password |
el correo basura | spam |
el correo electrónico | |
la cámara | camera |
en línea | online |
el mensaje (de texto) | (text) message |
el (teléfono) móvil | mobile (phone) |
el ordenador (portátil) | computer (laptop) |
la pantalla | screen |
la red (social) | (social) network |
la sala de chat | chat room |
la tableta | tablet |
el teclado | keyboard |
el videojuego | videogame |