router
/ˈruteɾ/masculine
In Spanish, the English phrase router is translated as router. Wiktionary also lists enrutador and ruteador.
Meaning: device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| router | /ˈruteɾ/ /ˈrauteɾ/ |
masculine |
| enrutador | /enrutaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| ruteador | /ruteaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| direccionador | /diɾeɡθjonaˈdoɾ/ /diɾeɡsjonaˈdoɾ/ |
masculine |
| rúter | /ˈruteɾ/ | masculine |
A router is a device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet.
Which one should you use?
While router is a common term, enrutador is the formal, technical term found in textbooks, technical manuals and official documentation. Additionally, encaminador can be used for router in formal contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Ruteador is a common term used in several Latin American countries, particularly in technical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word router is masculine and takes the definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈruteɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the word rúter is often used, which is a phonetic spelling of the English word that follows Spanish stress rules by adding an accent mark.
- In casual conversation, many Spanish speakers will use the English word router but pronounce the 'r' with a trill, a sound that does not exist in English.
- The word enrutador shares the same root as ruta, which means 'route' or 'path', linking the technology to the ancient concept of physical travel.
Examples in context
- El enrutador es una herramienta esencial en el mundo digital.The router is an essential tool in the digital world.
- ¿Puedes conectarte al Wi-Fi? Necesitas ingresar la clave del router.Can you connect to the Wi-Fi? You need to enter the router's password.
- Hey, ¿me puedes decir la contraseña del router?Hey, can you tell me the password for the router?
- El router está en la sala.The router is in the living room.
- Necesito comprar un router nuevo.I need to buy a new router.
- Reinicia el router para mejorar la señal.Restart the router to improve the signal.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are at home trying to fix their internet connection.
- Mateo¿Dónde está el router, Elena?Where is the router, Elena?
- ElenaEstá sobre la mesa del comedor.It is on the dining room table.
- MateoVoy a revisar si el router tiene luces.I am going to check if the router has lights on.
- ElenaEspero que funcione pronto.I hope it works soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “router” translations and entries router, enrutador, ruteador, direccionador, rúter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
