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informático

een-for-MAH-tee-ko/inforˈmatiko/

“informático” means “IT specialist” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

IT specialist

Also: computer technician, computer scientist
NounmA2
A friendly person sitting at a desk with a computer monitor, typing on a keyboard.

📝 In Action

El informático de la oficina arregló mi impresora.

A2

The IT guy at the office fixed my printer.

Si tienes un problema con el servidor, llama al informático.

B1

If you have a problem with the server, call the computer technician.

Mi hermano es informático y trabaja desde casa.

A2

My brother is an IT specialist and works from home.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • técnico (technician)
  • programador (programmer)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • informático de sistemas – systems administrator
  • jefe informático – IT manager

computing

Also: IT, digital
A collection of computer hardware including a mouse, a keyboard, and a monitor on a bright background.

📝 In Action

Hubo un error informático en el banco.

B1

There was a computer error at the bank.

Necesitamos un nuevo equipo informático.

B1

We need new computer equipment.

La seguridad informática es vital para la empresa.

B2

IT security is vital for the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • digital (digital)
  • computacional (computational)

Common Collocations

  • sistema informático – computer system
  • virus informático – computer virus
  • delito informático – cybercrime

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "informático" in Spanish:

computer scientist→computer technician→computing→it specialist→

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👥 Word Family▼
informática(computing / computer science) — Noun
informatizar(to computerize) — Verb
informáticamente(computationally / via computer) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
automáticotemático
📚 Etymology▼

Formed in the 20th century by combining the words 'información' (information) and 'automático' (automatic). It follows the same pattern as the French word 'informatique'.

First recorded: Mid-20th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: informatiqueItalian: informatico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does informático only mean the person who fixes computers?

No, it is very broad. It can refer to programmers, systems analysts, or anyone working in the professional field of computing. It's also an adjective meaning 'related to computers'.

What is the feminine form of informático?

The feminine form is 'informática'. However, be careful: 'la informática' also means the subject or science of computing (Computer Science).

Is 'informático' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?

Yes, it is understood everywhere, although in some places in Latin America people might also use 'computación' as a descriptive word (e.g., 'ingeniero de computación').