How to Say "Nintendo DS" in Spanish: No Translation Needed

Nintendo DS in Spanish

No translation needed. The proper noun remains "Nintendo DS" in all Spanish-speaking regions.

Common Usage

• Nintendo DS — Universal (Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, etc.)
• Nintendo Dual Screen — Full expansion, rarely used
• La Nintendo DS — Feminine article (la consola)
• El DS — Masculine shorthand (el dispositivo)
• La portátil — Generic "the handheld"

Regional Notes

• Spain: "La Nintendo DS" / "La DS"
• Latin America: "El Nintendo DS" / "El DS" (masculine often used for devices)
• Pronunciation: "Nin-ten-do De-Ese" (Spanish vowels, 'DS' spelled out)

Related Vocabulary

• Videojuego — Video game
• Consola portátil — Handheld console
• Pantalla táctil — Touchscreen
• Cartucho / Tarjeta de juego — Game cartridge/card
• Estuche / Funda — Carrying case

Just say "Nintendo DS" — every Spanish-speaking gamer understands it.