bps
/bbs/from spelling rules
The phrase bps in Spanish is used to mean bytes per second.
In Spanish-speaking finance and economics circles, the acronym BPS is also used to refer to Basis Points.
Meaning: bytes per second (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bbs/
Did you know?
- Some Spanish-speaking IT professionals use the term octetos por segundo instead of bytes por segundo to be more precise about the 8-bit structure.
- In the context of Spanish typography, acronyms like BPS do not typically take a plural 's' at the end when written, even though they are pronounced as plural.
- When referring to 'basis points' in finance, Spanish speakers often pronounce the acronym as individual letters, 'be-pe-ese', rather than a single word.
Examples in context
- La velocidad es de 50 bps.The speed is 50 bps.
- No puedo descargar el archivo a 10 bps.I cannot download the file at 10 bps.
- El sensor transmite datos a 100 bps.The sensor transmits data at 100 bps.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are checking their internet connection speed.
- SofíaMateo, mi internet está muy lento hoy.Mateo, my internet is very slow today.
- Mateo¿Cuántos bps estás recibiendo ahora?How many bps are you receiving now?
- SofíaSolo marca 10 bps en la prueba.It only shows 10 bps in the test.
- MateoEso es bajísimo, debes reiniciar el router.That is very low, you should restart the router.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
