la red
/la ɾed/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the net" is translated into Spanish as la red.
la red is used to refer to a net, a network or a web, ranging from physical fishing nets to computer networks. In formal contexts, La Red is a common translation for the net and La Red Informática can be used specifically when referring to computer networks.
What does it mean word for word?
The word red literally means 'net', 'network' or 'web'.
How do you pronounce it?
/la ɾed/
Did you know?
- The term red is used in the expression redactar, meaning 'to write' or 'to draft', which shares a root linked to the idea of weaving a text together.
- The word red is a cognate of the specialized English anatomical term 'rete', which refers to a network of blood vessels or nerves.
- The phrase red eléctrica refers to the power grid, showing that red is the standard term for any large-scale infrastructure system of connected lines.
Examples in context
- La red es enorme.The net is huge.This sentence is useful for describing the size of la red.Tatoeba #539407 by Shishir, translation #533955 by tomkun01
- Él reparó la red.He fixed the net.This sentence is useful for describing the repair of la red.Tatoeba #1287554 by marcelostockle, translation #304151 by CK
- Parece que a menudo veo un comportamiento miserable y despectivo hacia individuos en la red.It seems that I often see mean and disparaging behavior towards individuals on the net.This sentence is useful for describing behavior toward individuals on la red.Tatoeba #5867879 by albrusgher, translation #402429 by Grayster
- En la era digital, la red se ha convertido en una herramienta fundamental para la comunicación y el acceso a la información.In the digital age, the net has become a fundamental tool for communication and access to information.
- ¿Viste el video viral que circula en el Internet?Did you see the viral video circulating on the net?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing how to find information online.
- JavierBusco información en la red.I am looking for information on the net.
- ElenaEs más rápido usar la red.It is faster to use the net.
- JavierSí, la red tiene todo.Yes, the net has everything.
- ElenaTen cuidado con la red.Be careful with the net.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, red, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
