How to Say "keyboard" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “keyboard” is “teclado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
computer or typing device
Examples
Mi teclado no tiene la letra Ñ.
My keyboard doesn't have the letter Ñ.
Necesitas un teclado inalámbrico para trabajar desde el sofá.
You need a wireless keyboard to work from the sofa.
Limpié el teclado porque las teclas estaban pegajosas.
I cleaned the keyboard because the keys were sticky.
Keyboard vs. One Key
Use 'teclado' for the whole device and 'tecla' for a single individual button. It's like the difference between 'the stairs' and 'one step'.
Gender Memory Aid
Words ending in -o are almost always masculine. Just remember: 'El teclado' (the keyboard).
Keyboard vs. Typing
Mistake: “Yo teclado muy rápido.”
Correction: Yo tecleo muy rápido.
Other Meanings of “teclado”
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