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desktop/laptop in Spanish

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Jaqui
November 13, 2007, 12:27 AM
What is the best way to differentiate between a desktop computer and a laptop computer in Spanish. How do you say both of these in Spanish?

Thanks.

sosia
November 13, 2007, 12:44 AM
desktop: ordenador (ordenador de sobremesa)
Laptop: portátil (ordenador portátil)

Saludos :D

Jaqui
November 18, 2007, 06:34 AM
Sorry for my long absence, but thank you :)

Tomisimo
November 20, 2007, 08:38 AM
In Mexico people commonly say "laptop" or "pc" for laptops and desktop computers. In Mexico it's also different than in Spain, as the word for computer is computadora.