Que diferencia hay entre "la computadora" y "el ordenador"?

Question

I believe they both mean "computer", but I'm not sure when exactly you use one or the other?

Thanks!

...diferencia hay entre... ;) - AntMexico, Apr 13, 2010

...thanks Morbo:) - luz_72, Apr 15, 2010

Answer 1

I think "ordenador" is more used in Spain. In Latinamerica "computadora" is the common expression, but both are well understood and they mean the same.

Thanks Carlos! - luz_72, Mar 20, 2010

I've seen "computo" used a lot in Mexico, also - mountaingirl123, Mar 20, 2010

yes, No difference at all... In Agentina we say "computadora" or "compu" :), but I'm sure Haidi says "el ordenador" - Benz, Apr 13, 2010

mountaingirl - 'cómputo' it's used in phrases like 'escuela de cómputo', 'clases de cómputo', 'equipo de cómputo', etc., but no one in Mexico calls the computer itself 'cómputo' but 'computadora' :). - InésDelRío, Apr 13, 2010

Answer 2

Also el computador in Colombia.

Answer 3

Yes, in Spain, "ordenador" is the common expression.

ordenador->"Es una máquina que ordena" Is a machine to put in order, arrange...

Answer 4

I think I got the answer, thank you all!

Answer 5

Nada, pienso que no hay diferencia, excepto esta mas comun para decir computadora in sur america y ordenador in espana.

Nothing, ?I think that there is not difference, except it is more common to say computadora in south america and ordenador in espana?

Hell what do I know I'm from Brighton, lol.