dentro de la red
/dentɾo de la ɾed/from spelling rules
The English phrase "in network" is translated into Spanish as dentro de la red.
In a healthcare context, this phrase is used to describe a medical provider or facility that is part of a patient's specific insurance plan.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dentro de la red literally translates to "inside of the network".
How do you pronounce it?
/dentɾo de la ɾed/
Did you know?
- The word red comes from the Latin 'rete', which is the same root used in the English biological term 'retina' to describe the net-like structure of the eye.
- In some Spanish-speaking healthcare settings, you might hear the English term 'in network' used as a loanword because the insurance systems are based on US models.
- While dentro de la red is used for insurance, the word red is also used alone to describe the internet, the power grid and a social network.
Examples in context
- El equipo se encuentra en la red segura.The device is on the secure network.
- El archivo se encuentra dentro de la red empresarial.The file is in the corporate network.
- Hoy estuve en la red todo el día.I was online all day today.
- Estoy conectado/a a la red del café.I'm connected to the café's Wi-Fi network.
- El doctor está dentro de la red.The doctor is in network.
- Necesito encontrar un dentista dentro de la red.I need to find an in-network dentist.
- ¿Ese hospital está dentro de la red de mi seguro?Is that hospital in my insurance network?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing medical coverage over the phone.
- ElenaMateo, ¿sabes si este especialista está dentro de la red?Mateo, do you know if this specialist is in network?
- MateoNo estoy seguro, déjame revisar tu seguro.I'm not sure, let me check your insurance.
- ElenaEs importante que esté dentro de la red para ahorrar.It is important that he is in network to save money.
- MateoTienes razón, Elena. Lo comprobaré ahora mismo.You're right, Elena. I will check it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, dentro, la, red, CC BY-SA 4.0.
