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software

SOHFT-wer

nounmA2
software?computer programs and systems
Also:programas?individual applications or programs,soporte lógico?highly technical or academic term

📝 In Action

Necesito actualizar el software de mi teléfono.

A1

I need to update the software on my phone.

Este software de edición de fotos es gratuito.

A2

This photo editing software is free.

Nuestra empresa desarrolla software para hospitales.

B1

Our company develops software for hospitals.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • programa (program)
  • aplicación (application)

Antonyms

  • hardware (hardware (physical parts))

Common Collocations

  • instalar software – to install software
  • piratería de software – software piracy
  • ingeniería de software – software engineering

💡 Grammar Points

Gender of English loanwords

When Spanish borrows words from English that end in consonants, they are almost always treated as masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' with software.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Avoid 'los softwares'

Mistake: "Necesito nuevos softwares."

Correction: Necesito nuevo software (or 'nuevos programas').

⭐ Usage Tips

Pronunciation

While it's spelled the same as in English, most Spanish speakers pronounce the 'w' like a soft 'u' and keep the 'o' short and crisp.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: software

Question 1 of 2

Which article is correct for the word 'software'?

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Word Family

programación(programming) - noun
programar(to program) - verb
informática(computer science) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a purely Spanish word for 'software'?

Can I use 'software' to refer to a mobile app?