conectarse a internet
/koneɡtaɾse a inteɾnet/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'get online' is translated into Spanish as conectarse a internet.
This phrase is used to describe the action of connecting a device to the internet.
Which one should you use?
While conectarse a internet is the standard way to express this, you can also use entrar en internet to mean 'to enter the internet' or 'to go online'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, you may hear the variation Conectarse al internet instead of using the standard Conectarse a Internet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is reflexive, so you must use a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) to show that the subject is the one performing the connection. For example, the first-person singular present tense 'I get online' is me conecto a internet.
How do you pronounce it?
/koneɡtaɾse a inteɾnet/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid omitting the preposition 'a' when using the verb. Do not say conectarse internet, as you must say conectarse a internet.
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Examples in context
- Mi objetivo es conectarme a Internet para realizar una investigación.My goal is to get online to conduct research.
- Necesitamos acceder a la red para realizar la presentación en línea.We need to get online to make the online presentation.
- Vamos a meternos en Internet para buscar información sobre ese tema.Let's get online to search for information on that topic.
- Espérame un momento, voy a ponerme en línea para chatear con mis amigos.Wait a moment, I'm going to get online to chat with my friends.
- Necesito conectarme al internet para enviar ese documento.I need to get online to send that document.
- Necesito conectarme a internet para trabajar.I need to get online to work.
- Es difícil conectarse a internet en este hotel.It is difficult to get online in this hotel.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a cafe.
- Elena¿Sabes cómo conectarse a internet aquí?Do you know how to get online here?
- JavierSí, necesitas la contraseña del wifi.Yes, you need the wifi password.
- ElenaNo puedo conectarse a internet con mi tablet.I can't get online with my tablet.
- JavierDeja que yo te ayude, Elena.Let me help you, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, internet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
