Teclado (en. Keyboard)

/teˈklado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of keys used for data entry.
My computer's keyboard has many functions.
El teclado de mi computadora tiene muchas funciones.
Musical instrument played using keys.
She plays the piano, which is a type of keyboard.
Ella toca el piano, que es un tipo de teclado.
Numeric keyboard used for mathematical operations.
Use the numeric keyboard to make calculations easier.
Usa el teclado numérico para facilitar las sumas.

Etymology

From the French 'clavier', which refers to a set of keys.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ergonomic keyboard
Keyboard designed to minimize strain on the hands.
teclado ergonómico
backlit keyboard
Keyboard that has illumination on the keys.
teclado retroiluminado
virtual keyboard
Keyboard that appears on a device's screen.
teclado virtual

Related Words

key
Each of the individual buttons on a keyboard.
tecla
computer
Machine that uses a keyboard for operation.
computadora
piano
Musical instrument played with a keyboard.
piano

Slang Meanings

Term used by gamers to refer to a specialized gaming keyboard.
I need a mechanical keyboard to improve my performance in video games.
Necesito un teclado mecánico para mejorar mi rendimiento en los videojuegos.
Colloquial way to refer to a keyboard used for making music.
I bought a keyboard to practice my musical skills.
Compré un teclado para practicar mis habilidades musicales.