digitales
/dee-hee-tah-lehs/
digital
The circuit pattern represents the digital nature of computer technology.
digitales(adjective)
digital
?related to computers or electronic technology
electronic
?referring to things that exist online or on devices
📝 In Action
Hoy en día, casi todos usamos cámaras digitales.
A2Nowadays, almost all of us use digital cameras.
Prefiero leer libros digitales en mi tableta.
A2I prefer reading digital books on my tablet.
Las competencias digitales son muy importantes para el trabajo.
B1Digital skills are very important for work.
💡 Grammar Points
Making Adjectives Plural
Since 'digital' ends in a consonant (L), you add '-es' to make it plural when describing more than one thing.
Gender Neutrality
This word looks the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. You use 'digitales' for both 'los libros' (masculine) and 'las revistas' (feminine).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'e' in the plural
Mistake: "cámaras digitals"
Correction: cámaras digitales
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
In Spanish, 'digitales' usually comes after the noun it describes, just like most adjectives.
The word 'digitales' also refers to things relating to fingers or toes.
digitales(adjective)
digital
?relating to fingers or toes
finger-related
?referring to fingerprints or anatomy
📝 In Action
La policía analizó las huellas digitales en la escena.
B1The police analyzed the fingerprints at the scene.
El examen incluyó una exploración de las extremidades digitales.
C1The exam included an exploration of the finger/toe extremities.
💡 Grammar Points
Scientific Context
While 'digitales' often means 'tech-related' today, its oldest meaning refers to fingers (from the Latin word 'digitus').
⭐ Usage Tips
Huellas Digitales vs. Dactilares
Both mean 'fingerprints.' 'Digitales' is very common in Latin America, while 'dactilares' is also frequently used in formal or legal settings.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: digitales
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'digital books'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'digitales' masculine or feminine?
It is both! In Spanish, adjectives that end in 'l' don't change their ending to show gender. It only changes for number (singular 'digital' vs. plural 'digitales').
When should I use 'digitales' vs 'dactilares'?
When talking about fingerprints, both are correct. 'Digitales' is much more common in daily conversation, especially in Latin America.