What does it mean word for word?
The phrase itinerancia de datos is composed of itinerancia (roaming/wandering) and de datos (of data).
Which one should you use?
While itinerancia de datos is the standard technical term, you may encounter other variations. Roaming de datos is a formal option, and datos en el extranjero is an informal way to convey the idea of using data services while abroad.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can refer to data roaming as itinerancia de datos. In Argentina, the phrase roaming de datos is used, as is the expression uso de datos en el exterior.
How do you pronounce it?
/itineɾanθja de datos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use the English word 'roaming' as a noun in Spanish (e.g., 'el roaming'), which is common in colloquial speech but is not the formal Spanish term.
Did you know?
- The word itinerancia shares its root with the English word 'itinerary'. Both come from the Latin word for 'journey' or 'trip'.
- The word itinerancia is the noun form of the adjective itinerante, which describes someone who is constantly on the move, such as a nomadic person.
- The word itinerancia is not limited to technology and can be used to describe any person or group that wanders or travels without a fixed destination.
Examples in context
- Hola, me gustaría activar el roaming de datos en mi teléfono, por favorHello, I would like to activate data roaming on my phone, please
- Es importante conocer las tarifas de itinerancia de datos antes de viajar al extranjeroIt is important to be aware of data roaming charges before traveling abroad
- No te olvides de desactivar el roaming de internet para evitar cargos adicionalesDon't forget to turn off data roaming to avoid additional charges
- ¿Sabes si puedo usar datos en el extranjero con mi plan actual?Do you know if I can use data services abroad with my current plan?
- La itinerancia de datos es muy cara en este país.Data roaming is very expensive in this country.
- ¿Cómo puedo activar la itinerancia de datos?How can I activate data roaming?
- No tengo la itinerancia de datos activada en mi móvil.I don't have data roaming activated on my phone.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing their phone settings while traveling abroad.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿tienes conexión a internet?Daniel, do you have an internet connection?
- DanielNo, creo que no activé la itinerancia de datos.No, I think I didn't activate data roaming.
- SofíaDeberías revisar la configuración de tu teléfono.You should check your phone settings.
- DanielTienes razón, lo voy a intentar ahora.You're right, I'll try it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, itinerancia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
