How to Say "pointer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pointer” is “flecha” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
cursor on a screen
Examples
Mira la flecha en el mapa; indica dónde está el museo.
Look at the arrow on the map; it indicates where the museum is.
Pulsa la flecha que apunta hacia abajo para descargar el archivo.
Click the arrow that points down to download the file.
Arrow Keys
Mistake: “Using 'llave' or 'botón' for the arrow keys on a keyboard.”
Correction: Always use 'teclas de flecha' or 'flechas' when referring to these keys.
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