iniciar sesión
/iniˌθjaɾ seˈsjon/
To log in in Spanish, you can use iniciar sesión, entrar or loguearse.
Meaning: gain access to a computer system (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| iniciar sesión | /iniˌθjaɾ seˈsjon/ /iniˌsjaɾ seˈsjon/ |
| entrar | /enˈtɾaɾ/ |
| loguearse | /loɡeˈaɾse/ |
The phrase is used when you want to gain access to a computer system.
Which one should you use?
Iniciar sesión is the standard, formal way to say "log in" used in software interfaces and official documentation. Entrar is a common, more casual way to say "log in" or "enter the system" in conversation. Loguearse is a Spanglish-derived neologism used frequently in informal tech contexts among younger speakers.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Iniciar sesión is a formal way to say log in.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, it is common to use the verb loguear to express log in.
How do you pronounce it?
/iniˌθjaɾ seˈsjon/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to use loguear as a standalone verb, but in standard Spanish, it is usually used as the reflexive loguearse.
Did you know?
- While loguearse is common in gaming and tech, it is a neologism that is not recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term sesión is used for both a computer login and a formal meeting or a court hearing.
- The word sesión comes from the Latin 'sedeō', which means 'to sit'.
Examples in context
- Haz click en "entrar en el sistema" en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla.Click on "log in" at the top-right corner of the screen.This sentence shows how to use entrar when referring to logging into a system.Tatoeba #5995586 by albrusgher, translation #4539272 by mailohilohi
- Por favor, inicie sesión en su cuentaPlease log in to your account
- Le pedimos que acceda a su cuentaWe ask you to log in to your account
- Entra en tu cuenta para continuarLog in to your account to proceed
- Ingresa en tu perfil para publicar un comentarioLog in to your profile to post a comment
- Conéctate a través de tus credencialesLog in using your credentials
- Por favor, inicie sesión en su cuenta de correo electrónico.Please log in to your email account.
- Ingresa a tu cuenta de usuario para continuar.Log in to your user account to proceed.
- Acceda ahora para disfrutar de todos los beneficios.Log in now to enjoy all the benefits.
- Entra de inmediato para completar tu compra.Log in immediately to complete your purchase.
- Si tienes problemas para iniciar sesión, contáctanos para recibir ayuda.If you have trouble logging in, contact us for assistance.
- Debes iniciar sesión para ver tu correo.You must log in to see your email.
- No puedo iniciar sesión en mi cuenta.I cannot log in to my account.
Example conversation
Mateo is helping Sofía with her computer.
- Sofía¿Cómo puedo iniciar sesión aquí?How can I log in here?
- MateoEscribe tu contraseña en este cuadro.Type your password in this box.
- SofíaYa pude entrar, gracias, Mateo.I could get in now, thanks, Mateo.
- MateoDe nada, Sofía. Avísame si necesitas algo más.You're welcome, Sofia. Let me know if you need anything else.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “log in” translations and entries iniciar sesión, entrar, loguearse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entrar, iniciar, iniciar sesión, sesión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
