How to Say "to reset" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to reset” is “reiniciar” — use 'reiniciar' when you mean to turn a device off and then on again, typically to fix a temporary issue..
reiniciar
/rrey-nee-syahr//reiniˈsjaɾ/
Examples
Prueba a reiniciar el ordenador para solucionar el problema.
Try to restart the computer to fix the problem.
Mi teléfono se está reiniciando solo.
My phone is restarting by itself.
No olvides reiniciar el router si el wifi no funciona.
Don't forget to restart the router if the Wi-Fi doesn't work.
The power of 're-'
Just like in English, adding 're-' to the beginning of a word in Spanish means to do it again. 'Iniciar' means to start, so 'reiniciar' is simply to start again.
Spelling check
Even though it sounds like 'i-n-i-c-i-a-r', remember it has two 'i's right at the start after the 're-'. Don't skip the second 'i'!
Using 'Resetear'
Mistake: “Using 'resetear' in a formal job interview.”
Correction: Use 'reiniciar'. While 'resetear' is very common in casual conversation, 'reiniciar' is the proper and more professional term.
restablecer
/res-tah-bleh-SEHR//restableˈseɾ/
Examples
Debes restablecer tu contraseña cada tres meses.
You must reset your password every three months.
Si el teléfono no funciona, intenta restablecer los ajustes de fábrica.
If the phone doesn't work, try to reset it to factory settings.
He restablecido la conexión a internet.
I have reset the internet connection.
Tech Vocabulary
In technology, you might hear the slang word 'resetear', but 'restablecer' is the standard word you will see in device menus.
Device Reboot vs. Digital Settings
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