Consola (en. Console)

/kon'sola/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A device that allows interaction with a computer or video game.
The video game console connects to the TV for playing.
La consola de videojuegos se conecta al televisor para jugar.
Control panel with several instruments and controls.
The airplane's console has many buttons and screens.
La consola del avión tiene muchos botones y pantallas.
Furniture used to store objects or as support.
The living room console is perfect for placing decorations.
La consola de la sala es perfecta para colocar adornos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'consola', which means 'support' or 'sustenance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

game console
A type of console specifically for video game playback.
consola de juegos
mixing console
Equipment used to mix sound in music.
consola de mezclas
management console
Control and management interface of a system.
consola de administración

Related Words

satisfier
Objects or devices used to provide pleasure or comfort.
consolador
consolation
Action or effect of comforting someone.
consolación

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it refers to a next-generation video game console.
That new model is the console that everyone wants this year.
Ese nuevo modelo es la consola que todos quieren este año.
Term among gamers to refer to the rivalry between different console brands.
The console war is more intense than ever.
La guerra de consolas está más intensa que nunca.