How to Say "keypad" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “keypad” is “teclado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
buttons on a phone or security panel
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.
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