sincronizado
/sinkɾoniθado/from spelling rules
The English word "synced" is translated into Spanish as sincronizado.
sincronizado is used to describe data or devices that are updated to be identical across different platforms.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use sincronizada for feminine singular nouns, sincronizados for masculine plural nouns and sincronizadas for feminine plural nouns. To express the action of syncing itself, use the infinitive verb sincronizar.
How do you pronounce it?
/sinkɾoniθado/
Did you know?
- If you are describing two people who are 'in sync' or 'on the same wavelength' figuratively, a Spaniard might say they are a una instead of using a word related to synchronization.
- The word sincronizado shares the same Greek root as the English 'synchronous', but in Spanish, it is also the standard term used for synchronized swimming, known as natación sincronizada.
- While English uses 'sync' as a common clipping, Spanish speakers almost always use the full word sincronización or the verb sincronizar rather than shortening it in formal or technical writing.
Examples in context
- El archivo está sincronizado correctamente.The file is correctly synced.
- Los datos están sincronizados.The data is synced.
- El teléfono está sincronizado con la computadora.The phone is synced with the computer.
- El calendario siempre está sincronizado.The calendar is always synced.
- Tengo todo el contenido sincronizado en la nube.I have all the content synced in the cloud.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are checking their shared digital tasks.
- Javier¿Está tu teléfono sincronizado con el de la oficina?Is your phone synced with the office one?
- SofíaSí, Javier, ya está todo sincronizado.Yes, Javier, everything is already synced.
- JavierQué bueno, así vemos las mismas notas.That's good, that way we see the same notes.
- SofíaExacto, la información es la misma para ambos.Exactly, the information is the same for both of us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
