código de activación
/kodiɡo de aɡtibaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "activation code" is translated into Spanish as código de activación.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from código (code), de (of) and activación (activation).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun código changes to códigos. The prepositional phrase de activación remains singular, resulting in códigos de activación.
How do you pronounce it?
/kodiɡo de aɡtibaθjon/
Did you know?
- The word código shares a common ancestor with the English word 'code', both tracing back to the Latin word 'caudex', which originally meant a 'trunk' or 'block of wood'.
- While código refers to the sequence of characters, the word 'llave' (key) is frequently used metaphorically in Spanish to refer to an activation code.
- In Spain, the pronunciation of activación typically uses a 'th' sound for the 'c', while in Latin America, it is pronounced with an 's' sound.
Examples in context
- El código de activación es necesario para completar el proceso de registro.The activation code is required to complete the registration process.
- Introduce el código de activación ahora.Enter the activation code now.
- ¿Dónde está mi código de activación?Where is my activation code?
- El código de activación no funciona.The activation code is not working.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are trying to set up a new computer program.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿tienes el código de activación?Daniel, do you have the activation code?
- DanielSí, lo busco en el correo.Yes, I am looking for it in the email.
- LucíaDime cuando lo encuentres.Tell me when you find it.
- DanielYa lo tengo aquí.I have it here now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries código, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
