número no válido
/numeɾo no balido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "invalid number" is translated into Spanish as número no válido.
This phrase is used to describe a sequence of digits that is not accepted because it is incorrect or does not exist.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of número (number), no (not) and válido (valid).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression Número inválido is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s, resulting in números no válidos.
Did you know?
- While número no válido is standard, using inválido in some contexts can be ambiguous because it is also the primary word for 'disabled person'.
- In Spanish, the word número can refer to a mathematical digit, a house address, a clothing size or a circus act.
- The word válido originates from a Latin word meaning 'to be healthy' or 'to be strong'. While we use it to describe the correctness of a digit, its ancient roots describe the physical state of being vigorous.
Examples in context
- El número parece que es inválido.The number seems to be invalid.
- Lo siento, creo que te has equivocado de número.Sorry, I think you dialed the wrong number.
- El sistema muestra un número no válido.The system shows an invalid number.
- Parece que has introducido un número no válido.It looks like you have entered an invalid number.
- Este es un número no válido para el registro.This is an invalid number for the registration.
Example conversation
Elena is trying to log into her bank account on her phone.
- Alejandro¿Tienes problemas con la aplicación, Elena?Are you having problems with the app, Elena?
- ElenaSí, me dice que es un número no válido.Yes, it tells me it is an invalid number.
- AlejandroRevisa bien los dígitos que escribiste.Check the digits you wrote carefully.
- ElenaLo intentaré de nuevo, Alejandro.I will try again, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries no, número, válido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
