acceso
/aɡˈθeso/
The English word 'access' is translated into Spanish as acceso.
acceso is a noun referring to the right or ability of approaching or entering something. Common uses include acceso a la computadora (computer access) and acceso a la información (access to information). If you are talking about granting someone access to a specific area, you would use the phrase dar permiso de acceso a un área específica.
Meaning: right or ability of approaching or entering (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the noun acceso to indicate what is being accessed, it is almost always followed by the preposition a (access to). For instance, you would say acceso a… Additionally, if you wish to use the verb form, the word is acceder.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡˈθeso/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the preposition de (of) after the noun. English speakers sometimes mistakenly say acceso de instead of the correct acceso a when trying to say 'access to'.
Did you know?
- While acceder usually means 'to access', it is frequently used in Spanish to mean 'to agree' or 'to comply' with a request.
- The word acceso can also be used in a medical context to describe a sudden attack or a fit of a disease, such as un acceso de tos for a coughing fit.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you will hear acceso used to refer to a physical ramp or an entrance ramp for a highway, rather than just a digital or legal right.
Examples in context
- No hay acceso a la playa.No access to the beach.This sentence shows how to state that there is no access to a specific location.Tatoeba #11875568 by Eremon, translation #10091533 by sundown
- ¿Tienes acceso a internet?Do you have Internet access?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has access to the internet.Tatoeba #11875570 by Eremon, translation #10852519 by andibing
- Solo Tom tiene acceso a eso.Only Tom has access to it.This sentence demonstrates how to indicate that only a specific person has access to something.Tatoeba #11875579 by Eremon, translation #8441716 by Ergulis
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are entering a restricted office area.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿tienes acceso a este piso?Sofía, do you have access to this floor?
- SofíaNo, yo no tengo acceso aquí.No, I don't have access here.
- AlejandroQué mal, yo tampoco tengo el acceso.That's too bad, I don't have access either.
- SofíaBusquemos a alguien que nos ayude.Let's look for someone to help us.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry acceso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
