How to Say ‘The button’ in Mexican Spanish
El botón
el boh-TOHN
[el boh-TOHN]
💬 Usage Tip: Masculine: “el botón.” Diminutive: “botoncito” = “little button” (cute + clearer).
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Tech Spanish in Mexico often mixes: “botón de start”, “botón de login” (Spanglish is common).
Phrase Breakdown
El
[el]
the (masculine singular)
Definite article used before a masculine singular noun; common when naming UI elements.
El botón dice “Iniciar”, así que primero lo ubicamos.
The button says “Start,” so first we locate it.
botón
[boh-TOHN]
button
UI term for a clickable control; used constantly when guiding someone through a demo.
Busca el botón en la esquina y luego le das clic.
Look for the button in the corner and then click it.
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