How to Say "microchip" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “microchip” is “chip” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
electronic component
Examples
Necesitamos cambiar el chip de memoria del ordenador.
We need to change the memory chip in the computer.
Este nuevo chip es más rápido y consume menos energía.
This new chip is faster and uses less energy.
La tarjeta de crédito tiene un chip de seguridad.
The credit card has a security chip.
Gender of Loanwords
Even though 'chip' is a foreign word, it is almost always treated as masculine in Spanish: 'el chip'.
Using the Feminine Article
Mistake: “La chip”
Correction: El chip. Remember to use the masculine article 'el' or 'un'.
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