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configuración

kon-fee-goo-rah-SYONkoɱfiɡuɾaˈsjon

“configuración” means “settings” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

settings, configuration

Also: setup, layout
NounfA2
A colorful illustration of three mechanical gears of different sizes interlocked together.

📝 In Action

Tengo que cambiar la configuración de mi celular.

A1

I have to change the settings on my cell phone.

La configuración predeterminada es la mejor para principiantes.

B1

The default configuration is the best for beginners.

Entra en el menú de configuración para activar el Wi-Fi.

A2

Go into the settings menu to turn on the Wi-Fi.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ajustes (settings/adjustments)
  • disposición (arrangement)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • configuración avanzada – advanced settings
  • configuración de fábrica – factory settings
  • panel de configuración – settings panel

arrangement, structure

Also: alignment
NounfC1formal
A set of wooden building blocks arranged in a neat pyramid shape.

📝 In Action

La configuración de las estrellas permitía la navegación.

B2

The arrangement of the stars allowed for navigation.

Estudiamos la configuración electrónica del átomo.

C1

We are studying the electronic configuration of the atom.

La configuración geográfica de la región es muy montañosa.

C1

The geographical layout of the region is very mountainous.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • configuración espacial – spatial arrangement
  • configuración política – political landscape/structure

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: configuración

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the settings'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
configurar(to configure/set up) — Verb
configurado(configured/set up) — Adjective
reconfigurar(to reconfigure) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónatenciónnación
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'configuratio', which comes from 'con-' (together) and 'figurare' (to form or shape). It literally means 'shaping things together'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: configurationFrench: configurationPortuguese: configuração

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'configuración' always feminine?

Yes! Every single word in Spanish that ends in '-ción' is feminine. This is one of the most reliable rules in the language.

Should I use 'ajustes' or 'configuración' on my computer?

Both are correct. 'Configuración' feels a bit more like the 'system setup,' while 'ajustes' feels like 'tweaking things.' Most apps use them interchangeably.

What is the verb form of this word?

The verb is 'configurar,' which means 'to set up' or 'to configure.'