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Laptop (regional comparison) in Spanish

Laptop (regional comparison) in Spanish is portátil (por-TAH-teel), or laptop or computadora portátil. It's masculine: el portátil.

Spanish
el portátil
Say it
el por-TAH-teel
Gender
Masculine: el portátil
Also said
la laptop, la computadora portátil
Note
Portátil is common in Spain; laptop is widespread in parts of Latin America.

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Questions about portátil

How do you say laptop (regional comparison) in Spanish?

Laptop (regional comparison) in Spanish is el portátil. You can also say la laptop or la computadora portátil. Portátil is common in Spain; laptop is widespread in parts of Latin America.

How do you pronounce portátil?

Say it por-TAH-teel. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is portátil masculine or feminine in Spanish?

portátil is masculine, so it takes el: el portátil.

What does portátil mean in English?

In English, el portátil means laptop (regional comparison).

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