cuenta inactiva
/kwenta inaɡtiba/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'inactive account' is translated into Spanish as cuenta inactiva.
This phrase refers to an account that is no longer being used or has been disabled.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'inactive accounts', you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to get cuentas inactivas.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because cuenta is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine adjective inactiva. Using the masculine form cuenta inactivo is a grammatical error.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, cuenta can refer to a bank account, a restaurant bill, or even a single bead on a necklace.
- While cuenta inactiva is the standard term, Spanish speakers often use the verb dar de baja to describe the act of making an account inactive.
- While 'inactive' is a direct cognate, using the word paralizada can sometimes describe an account that is not just unused, but specifically frozen by a bank.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo puedo reactivar una cuenta sin uso?How can I reactivate an inactive account?
- Su cuenta está inactiva.Your account is inactive.
- Tengo una cuenta inactiva en ese banco.I have an inactive account at that bank.
- El sistema detectó una cuenta inactiva.The system detected an inactive account.
- No puedes usar esa cuenta inactiva.You cannot use that inactive account.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a website login issue.
- Lucía¿Por qué no puedo entrar en mi perfil?Why can't I log into my profile?
- JavierParece que es una cuenta inactiva, Lucía.It looks like it is an inactive account, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Qué debo hacer para activarla?What should I do to activate it?
- JavierDebes contactar con el soporte técnico.You should contact technical support.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
