Desktop Meaning in English

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Definition

'Desktop' refers to either the top surface of a desk or a type of personal computer designed to be used at a desk. In computing, it can also mean the main screen area on a computer where icons and files appear.

Usage & Nuances

In technology, 'desktop' often means a desktop computer or the main screen after starting the computer. Not to be confused with 'laptop' (portable computer). As furniture, 'desktop' just means the surface of a desk. Common phrases: 'desktop app', 'clear your desktop', 'desktop PC'.

• Spanish: escritorio (computadora) - superficie de trabajo
• Portuguese (BR): desktop (computador) - superfície da mesa
• Portuguese (PT): desktop (computador) - superfície da secretária
• Chinese (Simplified): 桌面 - 台式机（电脑）
• Chinese (Traditional): 桌面 - 桌上型電腦
• Hindi: डेस्कटॉप (कंप्यूटर) - डेस्क की सतह
• Arabic: سطح المكتب - كمبيوتر مكتبي
• Bengali: ডেস্কটপ - ডেস্কের উপরের অংশ
• Russian: десктоп - рабочий стол (компьютер)
• Japanese: デスクトップ - 机の上面
• Vietnamese: máy tính để bàn - màn hình nền (máy tính) - mặt bàn
• Korean: 데스크톱 - 책상 표면
• Turkish: masaüstü - masa üstü (mobilya)
• Urdu: ڈیسک ٹاپ - میز کی سطح
• Indonesian: máy tính để bàn - màn hình nền (máy tính) - mặt bàn

Example Sentences

There are many icons on my desktop.

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My desktop is covered with papers.

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Can you save the file to the desktop so I can find it easily?

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I prefer using a desktop over a laptop for work.

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Just minimize everything and you'll see your desktop.

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I bought a new desktop last week.

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