Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| red | /ˈred/ | feminine |
| entramado | /entɾaˈmado/ | masculine |
red is used to describe an interconnected group or system, covering common contexts such as computer networks, social networks or transport networks. To say 'to establish a network', you can use the phrase establecer una red. If you want to describe the action of interacting socially, you might use conexionarse, interconectarse or establecer red. For the specific action of broadcasting across a network of stations and affiliates, the verbs transmitir and emitir are used.
What does it mean word for word?
The word red literally means 'net' or 'web', which explains why it is used for both physical nets and abstract networks.
Which one should you use?
red is the standard term for most common contexts like social, computer or transport networks. In contrast, entramado is used when referring to a complex, interwoven structure or a dense web of interconnected things, such as a 'framework of interests' or a 'mesh of connections'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
red is a feminine noun. Its plural form is redes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈred/
Did you know?
- Because red also means 'red' in Spanish, the phrase redes sociales can be a source of puns or visual wordplay in Spanish advertising and art.
- The word entramado comes from trama, which refers to the 'weft' or the cross-threads in weaving. It describes a network not just as a connection, but as a fabric woven together.
- While red is used for a spider's web in general contexts, the specific word telaraña is used to describe the actual silk structure created by a spider.
Examples in context
- Tatoeba no es una red social.Tatoeba is not a social network.This sentence uses red to describe a social network.Tatoeba #4571213 by DarkHollow, translation #4567907 by Hybrid
- Google+ es una nueva red social.Google+ is a new social network.Tatoeba #1271992 by hayastan, translation #1272495 by marcelostockle
- Su trabajo es conectar los computadores a la red.Their job is to connect the computers to the network.This sentence uses red to describe a computer network.Tatoeba #5066819 by ficion, translation #1771261 by Amastan
- Tenemos una red de distribución global.We have a global distribution network.
- Me gusta pasar tiempo en las redes sociales.I like spending time on social networks.
- Tengo buenos contactos en el mundo de los negocios.I have good contacts in the business world.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a new business project.
- Javier¿Cómo es la red de suministros en esta ciudad?How is the supply network in this city?
- MaríaEs bastante amplia y muy confiable.It is quite extensive and very reliable.
- JavierEso me ayuda a planificar el proyecto.That helps me plan the project.
- MaríaMe alegra que la información te sirva, Javier.I am glad the information is useful to you, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “network” translations and entries red, entramado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entramado, red, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
