conexión a internet de banda ancha
/koneɡsjon a inteɾnet de banda ant͡ʃa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'broadband internet connection' is translated into Spanish as conexión a internet de banda ancha.
The phrase is used to describe a high-speed internet connection that is always on. In many contexts, speakers may shorten the phrase to just internet de banda ancha or even just banda ancha when the context of a connection is already understood.
What does it mean word for word?
The term banda ancha is a literal translation of 'broadband', where banda means 'band' and ancha means 'wide'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, Conexión de Internet de Alta Velocidad may be preferred.
How do you pronounce it?
/koneɡsjon a inteɾnet de banda antʃa/
Did you know?
- The word banda in banda ancha can also refer to a 'gang' or a 'clique' of people in various Spanish-speaking regions.
- The word banda originally refers to a 'ribbon' in French, which is how it entered Spanish to mean a 'band' of frequencies.
- In some contexts, banda is used to refer to a sash or a ceremonial ribbon worn across the chest, such as by beauty pageant winners or politicians.
Examples in context
- Necesito una conexión de banda ancha para mi negocio.I need a broadband internet connection for my business.
- Para disfrutar de una mejor experiencia de navegación, recomiendo contratar una conexión de internet de alta velocidad.To enjoy a better browsing experience, I recommend getting a high-speed internet connection.
- Mi nuevo departamento tiene internet de alta velocidad, ¡es genial!My new apartment has high-speed internet, it's great!
- Necesito una conexión a internet de banda ancha.I need a broadband internet connection.
- La conexión a internet de banda ancha es muy rápida.The broadband internet connection is very fast.
- Nuestra conexión a internet de banda ancha no funciona hoy.Our broadband internet connection is not working today.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing their home office setup.
- MateoSofía, ¿tienes una conexión a internet de banda ancha?Sofía, do you have a broadband internet connection?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, instalé una fibra óptica ayer.Yes, Mateo, I installed fiber optics yesterday.
- MateoGenial, porque mi internet es muy lento.Great, because my internet is very slow.
- SofíaPuedes usar mi señal mientras trabajas.You can use my signal while you work.
