código de referido
/kodiɡo de ɾefeɾido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "referral code" is translated into Spanish as código de referido.
código de referido is used specifically in the context of digital apps, marketing and online services to denote a tracking code consisting of a unique string of letters or numbers used to identify a person who recommends a service to a new user.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase código de referido literally translates to "code of referral".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, código de amigo is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun código changes to códigos. The phrase de referido remains singular, resulting in códigos de referido.
How do you pronounce it?
/kodiɡo de ɾefeɾido/
Did you know?
- The word código shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'code', tracing back to the Latin 'caudex'. This word originally meant a 'tree trunk' or a 'block of wood' used for writing before it evolved to mean a system of symbols.
- The word referido functions as a past participle, which places the grammatical focus on the person being referred. This means the person receiving the benefit is linguistically treated as 'the referred one' rather than the person doing the referring.
- Many Spanish apps replace the clinical código de referido with invitación to combine the technical code and the social act of inviting into one word.
Examples in context
- Puede ingresar el código de referencia para recibir su descuentoYou can enter the referral code to receive your discount
- Por favor, comparta su código de recomendación con sus amigos para que también puedan obtener beneficiosPlease share your referral code with your friends so that they can also enjoy the benefits
- Le enviamos un código de invitación para que pueda unirse a nuestra comunidadWe sent you an invitation code so you can join our community
- ¡Comparte tu código de referido y obtén recompensas increíbles!Share your referral code and get amazing rewards!
- Invita a tus amigos usando tu código de amigo para recibir un descuento especialInvite your friends using your friend code to receive a special discount
- ¿Tienes un código de referido para este servicio?Do you have a referral code for this service?
- El código de referido te dará un descuento.The referral code will give you a discount.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing how to sign up for a new food delivery app.
- Mateo¿Quieres un código de referido para la aplicación?Do you want a referral code for the app?
- ElenaSí, por favor, Mateo.Yes, please, Mateo.
- MateoAquí tienes mi código de referido.Here is my referral code.
- ElenaGracias, lo usaré ahora mismo.Thanks, I will use it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries código, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
