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"Monitor" is a noun which is often translated as "monitor", and "teclado" is a noun which is often translated as "keyboard". Learn more about the difference between "monitor" and "teclado" below.
el monitor, la monitora(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. monitor
La computadora de Becky vino con un monitor de 22 pulgadas.Becky's computer came with a 22-inch monitor.
a. monitor
El paciente tiene un monitor de presión sanguínea al lado de su cama.The patient has a blood pressure monitor next to his bed.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. instructor
Samuel aprendió a esquiar con un monitor de esquí.Samuel learned to ski with a skiing instructor.
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el teclado(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. keyboard
Me compré un teclado inalámbrico para el ordenador.I bought a wireless keyboard for my computer.
b. keypad
Por favor introduzca la contraseña al teclado.Please key the password on the keypad.
a. keyboard
Toco el teclado en una banda indie.I play the keyboard in an indie band.
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