Inklingo

RAM

rrahm/'ram/

RAM means RAM in Spanish (computing and hardware).

RAM

Also: random access memory
NounfB1
A computer memory module with black chips on a green circuit board.

📝 In Action

Mi computadora tiene 16 gigas de RAM.

A2

My computer has 16 gigs of RAM.

Si el juego se cierra solo, quizás te falta memoria RAM.

B1

If the game closes by itself, maybe you're low on RAM memory.

Es importante cerrar programas innecesarios para liberar la RAM.

B2

It is important to close unnecessary programs to free up the RAM.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • memoria volátil (volatile memory)
  • memoria principal (main memory)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ampliar la RAMto upgrade/increase the RAM
  • tarjeta de RAMRAM stick/module
  • memoria RAMRAM memory

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "RAM" in Spanish:

ram

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📚 Etymology

Direct loanword from the English acronym 'Random Access Memory'.

First recorded: Mid-20th century (with the advent of modern computing).

Cognates (Related words)

English: RAMFrench: RAM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RAM a word or an abbreviation in Spanish?

It is an acronym (sigla) borrowed from English, but it is treated like a common noun in everyday speech.

Do Spanish speakers pronounce it like 'ram' or 'R-A-M'?

They pronounce it as a single word: /ram/, with a strong Spanish 'R'.

Can I just say 'memoria' instead of 'RAM'?

Yes, but 'RAM' is more specific. If you just say 'memoria', people might think of your brain's memory or a USB stick (memoria USB).