el sistema está caído
/el sistema esta kaido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "system is down" is translated into Spanish as el sistema está caído.
This phrase is used to communicate that a computer network or software service is not working and is unavailable for use. In many professional environments, you may also hear the phrase no hay sistema to convey that the system is currently unavailable or not working.
What does it mean word for word?
The word caído is the past participle of caer (to fall), so the phrase el sistema está caído literally translates to "the system is fallen".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because caído describes a state resulting from an event, the verb estar is used instead of ser.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American offices, employees might use the phrase no hay sistema as a social shield. It can serve as a polite, unverifiable excuse to avoid a specific task or to explain why a process is being delayed.
- The verb caer is used colloquially to describe someone falling for a prank or being the target of a joke.
- The word caído shares a root with the English word 'cadence', as both relate to the act of falling, whether physically or rhythmically.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, pero el sistema está caído en este momento.Excuse me, but the system is down at the moment.
- Oye, el sistema se cayó otra vez. ¿Puedes revisarlo?Hey, the system crashed again. Can you check it?
- No puedo trabajar porque el sistema está caído.I cannot work because the system is down.
- ¿Sabes por qué el sistema está caído?Do you know why the system is down?
- Lamentablemente, el sistema está caído ahora mismo.Unfortunately, the system is down right now.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in an office during a technical issue.
- MateoSofía, ¿puedes revisar el correo?Sofía, can you check the email?
- SofíaNo puedo, el sistema está caído.I can't, the system is down.
- Mateo¡Qué problema! ¿Hablaste con soporte técnico?What a problem! Did you talk to technical support?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, ya lo están arreglando.Yes, Mateo, they are fixing it already.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
