tecnología
tek-noh-loh-HEE-ah
📝 In Action
La tecnología móvil avanza muy rápido.
A1Mobile technology advances very quickly.
Estudiamos la tecnología de energías renovables en clase.
A2We are studying renewable energy technology in class.
El uso de la tecnología debe ser ético y responsable.
B1The use of technology must be ethical and responsible.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Even though it ends in '-a,' remember that 'tecnología' is always a feminine word, meaning it uses the feminine articles: 'la tecnología' (the technology) or 'una tecnología' (a technology).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "El tecnología es importante."
Correction: La tecnología es importante. (Always use 'la' because it is a feminine word.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Adjective Form
To describe something related to technology, use the adjective 'tecnológico/a'. Example: 'un avance tecnológico' (a technological advance).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tecnología
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'tecnología' with the right article?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tecnología' always feminine, even though it ends in '-ía'?
Yes, 'tecnología' is strictly feminine. Many Spanish nouns ending in '-ía' (like 'biología' or 'historia') are feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
¿Cómo se dice 'high-tech' en español?
The most common way to say 'high-tech' is 'alta tecnología' or, even more emphatically, 'tecnología de punta' (cutting-edge technology).