barra de direcciones
/bara de diɾeɡθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "address bar" is translated into Spanish as barra de direcciones.
The term refers to the bar in a web browser that displays the address.
Meaning: bar in a web browser that displays the address (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of barra (bar), de (of) and direcciones (addresses).
How does it change in a sentence?
While barra de direcciones (plural) is the standard term, using the singular barra de dirección is also grammatically acceptable in some technical contexts.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, barra is used colloquially to describe a group of passionate football fans who cheer together.
- Spanish uses the word barra to describe the slash symbol / used in web addresses, which is called a barra inclinada.
- The word dirección can also mean 'management' or 'leadership' in a corporate context, referring to the people who run a company.
Examples in context
- Utiliza la barra de direcciones para ingresar la URL del sitio web al que deseas acceder.Use the address bar to enter the URL of the website you want to access.
- Escribe la página en la barra de direcciones.Type the webpage into the address bar.
- No puedo ver la barra de direcciones en mi navegador.I can't see the address bar in my browser.
- Copia la URL desde la barra de direcciones.Copy the URL from the address bar.
Example conversation
María is helping Javier fix a problem on his computer.
- MaríaMira la barra de direcciones, Javier.Look at the address bar, Javier.
- JavierAh, ya veo el error allí.Ah, I see the error there.
- María¿Puedes borrar la dirección antigua?Can you delete the old address?
- JavierSí, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
