Hardware (en. Hardware)

/ˈhɑːrdwɛr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Tangible elements that make up a computer system.
The hardware of my computer needs an upgrade.
El hardware de mi computadora necesita una actualización.
Devices and parts that allow the operation of an electronic system.
The technician repaired the defective hardware of the server.
El técnico reparó el hardware defectuoso del servidor.
The mechanical and electronic components of a device.
The hardware of the printer was malfunctioning.
El hardware de la impresora estaba averiado.

Etymology

The term comes from Old English, referring to durable tools and materials.

Common Phrases and Expressions

computer hardware
Set of physical devices and components that make up a computer.
hardware de computación
open source hardware
Hardware whose design is publicly accessible, allowing modifications.
hardware open source
hardware upgrades
Updates made to the physical components of a device.
hardware upgrades

Related Words

software
Set of programs and operating systems that are not physical.
software
firmware
Software that is integrated into specific hardware and cannot be easily modified.
firmware
peripherals
External devices that connect to a computer system and expand its functionality.
periféricos

Slang Meanings

Parts of the 'hardware' that require constant maintenance.
Whenever I upgrade the hardware, I end up with many loose parts.
Siempre que actualizo el hardware, termino con muchas piezas sueltas.
Tools or physical resources to fix or build something.
I go to the hardware store to buy screws.
Voy a la tienda de hardware a comprar tornillos.