Bluetooth
/blwetoot/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase bluetooth is translated into Spanish as Bluetooth.
Bluetooth is used as a name for the short-range wireless technology standard.
Meaning: short-range wireless technology standard (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/blwetoot/
Did you know?
- The term is a calque from the Old Norse Blátǫnn, referring to a 10th-century Viking king who unified Scandinavia.
- The logo for Bluetooth uses a combination of two runes from the Younger Futhark alphabet, which are the initials of the king Harald Bluetooth.
- The concept of the technology is so tied to the English brand name that using a literal translation like diente azul would confuse any Spanish speaker.
Examples in context
- La comunicación inalámbrica Bluetooth es ampliamente utilizada en la industria de la tecnología médica.Wireless Bluetooth communication is widely used in the medical technology industry.
- ¡Me compré unos nuevos auriculares Bluetooth!I bought some new Bluetooth headphones!
- ¡Genial! Los auriculares Bluetooth son muy convenientes y fáciles de usar.That's great! Bluetooth headphones are very convenient and easy to use.
- El Bluetooth de mi teléfono no funciona.My phone's Bluetooth is not working.
- ¿Puedes activar el Bluetooth de tu ordenador?Can you activate your computer's Bluetooth?
- Busco un altavoz con Bluetooth.I am looking for a speaker with Bluetooth.
Example conversation
Javier is trying to connect his speakers to María's phone.
- JavierMaría, ¿puedes activar el Bluetooth?María, can you activate the Bluetooth?
- MaríaSí, ya está encendido.Yes, it is already on.
- JavierNo encuentro tu dispositivo Bluetooth.I can't find your Bluetooth device.
- MaríaEspera, ahora deberías verlo.Wait, now you should see it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bluetooth” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bluetooth, CC BY-SA 4.0.
