File, New Custom Menu and Machine type
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¡Hola!
I'm translating some computer terms to spanish and I'm struggling on the grammar and word choice a bit. As it's for computers, it's harder for me to place which word should be used vs. what sounds awkward, or has a different meaning.
I'm asking more for verification from users here if my translations are correct:
File- Archivo (for the "File" menu) New Custom Menu- Menu nuevo personalizado Machine type- Maquina tipo (Tipo Maquina? Tipo de Maquina?)
Thank youuu!
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updated Apr 17, 2012
posted by isabellas
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Nuevo menú personalizado.
Tipo maquina.
In some countries "el menú" is also "la carta" as in a restaurant, but I can´t say if this is true for computer terms or not.
updated Apr 17, 2012
posted by 005faa61
Thank you, Julian! We're trying to be as universal as possible with what we choose. I figured "Archivo" was a good, formal word to use, even though to me it means "Archive" not "File", they're close enough that it's proper, yeah? - isabellas, Apr 17, 2012
As per the RAE, "Archivo" "Conjunto ordenado de documentos ............" So yes, it´s perfect - 005faa61, Apr 17, 2012
