computer
word
/kəmˈpjutɝ/
kuhm-PYOO-dur
/kəmpjˈuːtɐ/
kuhm-PYOO-tuh
Definition
An electronic machine that stores, processes, and displays information. People use it for work, study, communication, games, and many other everyday tasks.
Usage & Nuances
A very common everyday noun. 'Computer' can refer to a desktop or laptop unless the context is specific. Common collocations include 'computer screen', 'computer program', 'computer science', and 'computer skills'. For small handheld devices, English usually says 'phone' or 'tablet', not 'computer'.
Spanish: computadora - ordenadorPortuguese (BR): computadorPortuguese (PT): computadorChinese (Simplified): 电脑 - 计算机Chinese (Traditional): 電腦 - 計算機Hindi: कंप्यूटरArabic: كمبيوتر - حاسوبBengali: কম্পিউটারRussian: компьютерJapanese: コンピューターVietnamese: máy tínhKorean: 컴퓨터Turkish: bilgisayarUrdu: کمپیوٹرIndonesian: komputer
Example Sentences
My computer is on the desk.
basic
She uses her computer for school.
basic
I left my charger at home, so my computer might die soon.
natural
The computer is very old.
basic
This computer keeps freezing whenever I open that file.
natural
I’m thinking about getting a new computer for work.
natural