El software



Example: El software nuevo mejora la seguridad de nuestros sistemas.

Definition


"El software" refers to the programs and other operating information used by a computer. It includes applications, operating systems, and utilities that enable hardware to perform specific tasks, such as improving system security or enhancing user experience.

Etymology


The term "el software" comes from English, where 'soft' contrasts with 'hardware' as it represents intangible computer instructions rather than physical parts. The word was adopted into Spanish technology vocabulary to describe computer programs and has since become a standard term in the IT community.

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"El software" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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