Electronics

1. o móbil

   Mobile phone

   Usage

   Formally "o teléfono móbil". Spelled with b, not Spanish "móvil"

   Grammar Note

   The accent is on ó. It is the noun use of the adjective "móbil" (movable).

2. a tableta

   Tablet

   Usage

   Security may ask you to take it out of your bag

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary lists "tableta" as a handheld computer sense; the English "tablet" is not used.

3. o ordenador portátil

   Laptop

   Usage

   A computer is "o ordenador"; the laptop adds "portátil", often shortened to "o portátil"

   Grammar Note

   The adjective "portátil" follows the noun and has one form for both genders.

4. o cargador

   Charger

   Usage

   To borrow one: "Ten un cargador que me poida prestar?"

   Grammar Note

   From "cargar" (to charge or load); the dictionary has the example "cargador de baterías".

5. o cable de carga

   Charging cable

   Usage

   In a shop it is quicker to name the connector, such as "USB-C" or "Lightning"

   Grammar Note

   "de" plus a noun gives the purpose. "Cable" is masculine.

6. a batería externa

   Power bank

   Usage

   It must go in the cabin bag, not in checked luggage. "Batería externa" is a descriptive phrase

   Grammar Note

   "Batería" is feminine, so the adjective takes the feminine "externa".

7. o adaptador de enchufe

   Plug adapter

   Usage

   Spain uses 230 V with type C and F plugs, so devices from other countries may need an adapter

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary defines "adaptador" as a device that connects to another so it can be used in new ways.

8. o enchufe

   Power socket / Plug

   Usage

   In a café: "Hai algún enchufe por aquí?"

   Grammar Note

   Portuguese "tomada" means a fenced plot of land in Galician, so it is not used for a socket.

9. as pilas

   Batteries

   Usage

   Disposable cells; "AA" and "AAA" are said as they are

   Grammar Note

   Plural of "pila", defined as a device that makes electricity from a chemical reaction.

10. a wifi

    Wi-Fi

    Usage

    "Hai wifi?" — is there wifi? The dictionary lists "wifi" as feminine: "a wifi"

    Grammar Note

    Written "wifi" without a hyphen, as the dictionary headword.

11. o contrasinal da wifi

    Wi-Fi password

    Usage

    Ask "Cal é o contrasinal da wifi?" "Contrasinal" is the Galician word for password

    Grammar Note

    "De" and "a" contract to "da". Spanish "contraseña" is not used.

12. a tarxeta SIM

    SIM card

    Usage

    Bought in a shop if you want a local connection; an eSIM is another option

    Grammar Note

    "Tarxeta" is spelled with x, not Spanish "tarjeta".

13. a tarxeta de memoria

    Memory card

    Usage

    In a shop just say "SD" or "micro SD"

    Grammar Note

    The pattern is noun + "de" + noun.

14. os auriculares

    Headphones / Earphones

    Usage

    Usually said in the plural, as in the dictionary examples

    Grammar Note

    The singular "o auricular" is a single earpiece.

15. o altofalante

    Speaker

    Usage

    A Bluetooth speaker can be "altofalante Bluetooth". Spanish "altavoz" is not used

    Grammar Note

    Compound of "alto" (loud) and "falante" (speaking).

16. a cámara de fotos

    Camera

    Usage

    The camera, including the one in your phone

    Grammar Note

    "Cámara" also has an older meaning of "room"; "de fotos" makes clear it is for pictures.

17. a lanterna

    Flashlight / Torch

    Usage

    A phone's torch can be "a lanterna do móbil"

    Grammar Note

    "lanterna" is feminine, so it takes "a".

18. o aire acondicionado

    Air conditioning

    Usage

    Check before booking: "O cuarto ten aire acondicionado?"

    Grammar Note

    "Acondicionado" is the past participle of "acondicionar", masculine to agree with "aire".

19. o mando a distancia

    Remote control

    Usage

    For the TV or air conditioning. "Mando a distancia" appears in the dictionary

    Grammar Note

    "O control remoto" is a synonym.

20. o ventilador

    Electric fan

    Usage

    In a room without air conditioning: "Pode traerme un ventilador?"

    Grammar Note

    "ventilador" is masculine, so it takes "o".

21. o frigorífico

    Fridge

    Usage

    The second dictionary sense is the household appliance. Use it when asking whether the room has one

    Grammar Note

    "Frigorífico" is also used as an adjective meaning "cooling".

22. a televisión

    Television

    Usage

    To ask if the room has one: "Hai televisión no cuarto?"

    Grammar Note

    The plural is "televisións".

23. o microondas

    Microwave

    Usage

    To ask for heating: "Pode quentalo, por favor?"

    Grammar Note

    Singular and plural look the same; the article "o" shows it is singular.

24. a lavadora

    Washing machine

    Usage

    The dictionary gives "machine for washing clothes" under "lavador"

    Grammar Note

    "Lavadora" is the feminine agent form of "lavador".

25. o secador de cabelo

    Hairdryer

    Usage

    To check: "O cuarto ten secador de cabelo?"

    Grammar Note

    Galician uses "cabelo" for hair, not Spanish "pelo".

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