typewriter

BrE /ˈtaɪp.rɪ.taɪə/ AmE /ˈtaɪp.rɪ.teɪər/

noun en → es

1 OBJECT [singular] B1

a machine for writing letters and documents by pressing keys that print characters on paper

máquina de escribir, máquina de teletipo

Collocations typewriter ribbon

  • She used a typewriter to write her novel.

    Ella usó una máquina de escribir para escribir su novela.

2 ANALOG [singular] B2

a device that was used before computers to type documents, now mostly replaced by computer keyboards

máquina de escribir (anterior a los ordenadores)

Collocations old typewriter

  • The old typewriter is gathering dust in the attic.

    La vieja máquina de escribir está recogiendo polvo en el desván.