zona Wi-Fi
The English phrase "hotspot" (referring to an internet access point) is translated into Spanish as zona Wi-Fi.
The term zona Wi-Fi is the standard way to refer to an internet hotspot in most Spanish-speaking contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase zona Wi-Fi literally translates to "Wi-Fi zone".
Did you know?
- The word zona comes from the Ancient Greek ζώνη, which referred to a 'girdle' or 'belt' used to bind clothing.
- In some Latin American countries, you may see the phrase Internet gratis used as a synonym for a zona Wi-Fi on public signage.
- If you are looking for a hotspot in a cafe, you might ask if tienen 'conexión inalámbrica', which avoids the English-derived 'Wi-Fi' altogether.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál es el punto de acceso Wi-Fi de este lugar?What is the Wi-Fi hotspot of this place?
- ¿Conoce alguna zona con cobertura Wi-Fi por aquí?Do you know any Wi-Fi hotspot around here?
- Este establecimiento ofrece servicio de internet inalámbricoThis establishment offers wireless internet service.
- ¿Sabes dónde hay algún punto de Wi-Fi gratuito?Do you know where there's a free Wi-Fi hotspot?
- Hay un punto de internet en esa cafeteríaThere is a hotspot at that café.
- Estoy buscando una zona con Wi-Fi gratis ¿sabes de alguna?I'm looking for a free Wi-Fi hotspot, do you know any?
- Necesito conectarme a un punto de acceso Wi-Fi.I need to connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
- ¡Hay un punto de Wi-Fi gratuito en este parque!There is a free Wi-Fi hotspot in this park!
- ¿Dónde puedo conectarme a internet de forma inalámbrica?Where can I connect to the internet wirelessly?
- Hay una zona Wi-Fi gratuita en este café.There is a free Wi-Fi zone in this cafe.
- ¿Dónde está la zona Wi-Fi del hotel?Where is the hotel's Wi-Fi zone?
- Necesito buscar una zona Wi-Fi para trabajar.I need to find a Wi-Fi zone to work.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are sitting in a public library.
- JavierElena, ¿sabes si hay una zona Wi-Fi aquí?Elena, do you know if there is a Wi-Fi zone here?
- ElenaSí, la zona Wi-Fi está cerca de la ventana.Yes, the Wi-Fi zone is near the window.
- JavierPerfecto, voy a conectarme ahora mismo.Perfect, I am going to connect right now.
- ElenaEspero que la señal sea buena.I hope the signal is good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries zona, CC BY-SA 4.0.
