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How to Say "software" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “software” is “software” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
computer programs and systems
A glowing computer monitor on a desk with colorful icons like a camera and a paint palette floating around it.

Examples

Necesito actualizar el software de mi teléfono.

I need to update the software on my phone.

Este software de edición de fotos es gratuito.

This photo editing software is free.

Nuestra empresa desarrolla software para hospitales.

Our company develops software for hospitals.

Gender of English loanwords

When Spanish borrows words from English that end in consonants, they are almost always treated as masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' with software.

Avoid 'los softwares'

Mistake: “Necesito nuevos softwares.”

Correction: Necesito nuevo software (or 'nuevos programas').

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