compus

Compus is a colloquial term used primarily in Spanish-speaking communities to refer to computers. It functions as an informal shorthand derived from computadora or computador and is most often encountered in casual speech, social media, and online communication.

In usage, compu is typically the singular form, while compus is used as the plural. The term is common in everyday conversation but is not used in formal or technical writing, where computadora or computadoras would be preferred. The slang reflects a broader pattern of shortening technology-related words in everyday language.

Beyond slang, Compus has also appeared as a brand name for various local electronics retailers, computer repair shops, and educational initiatives in different regions. In these contexts, the term is treated as a proper noun and carries no inherent meaning beyond the branding.

Overall, compus is a nonstandard, regionally common shorthand for computers, distinct from the formal terms used in official documentation and technical discourse. See also computadora, computador, computer.