Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| iniciar sesión | /iniˌθjaɾ seˈsjon/ /iniˌsjaɾ seˈsjon/ |
| entrar | /enˈtɾaɾ/ |
| loguearse | /loɡeˈaɾse/ |
The phrase is used to describe the act of gaining access to a computer system. When you see a button on a website that prompts you to log in, it will most frequently be labeled with iniciar sesión or entrar.
Which one should you use?
Iniciar sesión is the standard, formal way to say log in used in official software interfaces and documentation. Entrar is a common, more colloquial way to say log in or get into a system in casual conversation. Loguearse is a Spanglish neologism used frequently by younger generations and tech-savvy users in informal settings.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Iniciar sesión is a formal expression for 'log in' in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Loguearse is a verb used in certain Latin American countries. Conectarse is a term commonly used in some Latin American countries and Spain to mean 'log in'.
How do you pronounce it?
/iniˌθjaɾ seˈsjon/
Did you know?
- The word sesión in iniciar sesión comes from the Latin sessio, which is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European word for 'to sit'.
- In some Latin American countries, using loguearse can signal that the speaker is part of a specific tech-savvy or gaming subculture rather than just being informal.
- The informal verb loguearse is a hybrid word that blends the English root 'log' with the Spanish reflexive ending -se.
Examples in context
- Haz click en "entrar en el sistema" en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla.Click on "log in" at the top-right corner of the screen.This sentence shows how to use entrar when referring to a specific button on a screen.Tatoeba #5995586 by albrusgher, translation #4539272 by mailohilohi
- Por favor, inicie sesión con su nombre de usuario y contraseña.Please log in with your username and password.
- Para acceder a su cuenta, utilice su nombre de usuario y contraseña.To log in to your account, use your username and password.
- Ingresa con tu usuario y contraseña para acceder a tu cuenta de correo.Log in with your username and password to access your email account.
- Entra a tu cuenta con tu nombre de usuario y contraseña para comenzar.Log in to your account with your username and password to get started.
- Por favor, conéctese utilizando su nombre de usuario y contraseña.Please log in using your username and password.
- Loguéate en tu cuenta para acceder a todas las funciones.Log in to your account to access all features.
- Debes iniciar sesión para ver tu perfil.You must log in to see your profile.
- No puedo iniciar sesión en mi cuenta.I cannot log in to my account.
Example conversation
Javier is helping Lucía with a technical problem at a cafe.
- Javier¿Puedes iniciar sesión ahora?Can you log in now?
- LucíaNo, el sistema me da un error.No, the system is giving me an error.
- JavierPrueba a usar tu contraseña antigua.Try using your old password.
- Lucía¡Funciona! Ya pude entrar.It works! I was able to get in.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “log in” translations and entries iniciar sesión, entrar, loguearse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entrar, iniciar, iniciar sesión, sesión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
