Technology in Everyday Life

General Vocabulary about Technology

La tecnología (Technology): The broad term defining any aspect linked to technology.
El internet (Internet): General term encompassing everything related to the world wide web.
El ordenador (Computer): Desktop computer.
El portátil (Laptop): A useful term for students as they often use laptops to study.
El teléfono móvil/El móvil (Mobile phone): Important as these are ubiquitous devices.
La tableta (Tablet): Another common personal device.

Navegar por internet (To surf theinternet): General expression to explain activity on the world wide web.
Chatear (To chat): Used to communicate both chatting on social media or messaging.
Enviar un correo electrónico (To send an email): Formal way to communicate digitally.
Jugar videojuegos (To play videogames): Leisure activity online.
Publicar mensajes (To post messages): A general term to describe activity on social media.

La contraseña (Password): Key term to discuss security on internet.
La privacidad (Privacy): Related to individual rights online.
Virus informático (Computer virus): What is often avoided to protect systems.
Página segura (Secure page): Important when sharing personal information online.
La seguridad en línea (Online safety): The overall term representing the protection of all online activities.

El ciberacoso (Cyberbullying): Issue of growing concern in today’s digital age.
La adicción a la tecnología (Technology addiction): Increasingly relevant issue.
La dependencia del móvil (Mobile dependency): Specific term for reliance on mobile phones.
La brecha digital (Digital divide): Related to inequality of technology access.
La sobrecarga de información (Information overload): A phenomena brought on by the internet.

Creo que la tecnología es (I believe technology is): Start of an opinion statement.
En mi opinión, el internet tiene (In my opinion, the internet has): Another way to introduce opinion.
No estoy seguro de que (I am not sure that): Shows a more doubtful stance.
Prefiero usar (I prefer to use): Optional way to express personal preference towards one device/aspect of technology.
Resulta útil para (It is useful for): Gives an opportunity to discuss the advantages of certain technologies.