cable divisor
/kable dibisoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "splitter cable" is translated into Spanish as cable divisor.
Did you know?
- Depending on the specific function, a technician might call a cable splitter a Y (pronounced 'i griega'), referring to the shape of the connection.
- While cable divisor is technically correct, in many Latin American countries, engineers and technicians almost exclusively use the English term 'splitter' to describe the device.
- The English word 'cable' and the Spanish cable both share the same French ancestor, câble, which originally referred to a thick rope used for anchoring ships.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes este tipo de cable que se divide en dos?Do you have this type of cable that splits into two?
- Necesito un cable para conectar dos dispositivos a una sola salidaI need a cable to connect two devices to a single output
- Busco un cable que divida la señal en dosI'm looking for a cable that splits the signal into two
- Disculpa, ¿cómo se dice 'splitter cable' en esta región?Excuse me, how do you say 'splitter cable' in this region?
- Necesito comprar un cable divisor para el audio.I need to buy a splitter cable for the audio.
- Este cable divisor funciona perfectamente con mis auriculares.This splitter cable works perfectly with my headphones.
Example conversation
Javier and María are setting up their computers.
- JavierNo puedo conectar los dos altavoces.I can't connect the two speakers.
- MaríaUsa este cable divisor, Javier.Use this splitter cable, Javier.
- JavierGracias, María. Ahora ya funcionan.Thanks, María. Now they work.
- MaríaDe nada, me alegro de que sirva.You're welcome, I'm glad it helps.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cable, divisor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
