digital
/dee-hee-TAHL/
digital
Digital technology and electronic connectivity.
digital(adjective)
digital
?related to computers, electronics, and the internet
electronic
?describing non-physical versions of items
📝 In Action
Prefiero leer libros en formato digital.
A1I prefer reading books in digital format.
Necesitas una firma digital para enviar el documento.
A2You need a digital signature to send the document.
La era digital ha cambiado nuestras vidas.
B1The digital age has changed our lives.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This word ends in -l, so it stays the same whether the thing you are describing is masculine (boy-word) or feminine (girl-word). Example: 'el libro digital' and 'la cámara digital'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Trap
Mistake: "Using 'digitala' for feminine nouns."
Correction: Always use 'digital'. Words ending in consonants like -l usually don't add an -a for feminine things.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Like most describing words in Spanish, put 'digital' after the thing you are describing: 'un reloj digital' (a digital watch).
The digital structure of the human hand.
📝 In Action
El policía tomó sus huellas digitales.
B2The police officer took his fingerprints.
El examen digital es necesario para este diagnóstico médico.
C1A digital exam (using fingers) is necessary for this medical diagnosis.
💡 Grammar Points
Double Meaning
Note how 'digital' connects technology and anatomy. Because we use our fingers (digits) to count, the same word ended up being used for computers!
⭐ Usage Tips
Fingerprints
While 'huella digital' is very common, you will also hear 'huella dactilar'. They mean exactly the same thing when talking about fingerprints.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: digital
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most common way to say 'fingerprint'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'digital' different for men and women?
No. In Spanish, adjectives that end in 'l' are neutral. You use 'digital' for both masculine nouns like 'el teléfono' and feminine nouns like 'la pantalla'.
What is the difference between 'digital' and 'numérico'?
'Digital' usually refers to modern technology and computers, while 'numérico' strictly refers to anything made of numbers. However, in technical computer science, they are often related.