enlace del video
/enlaθe del bideo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'video link' is translated into Spanish as enlace del video.
This phrase refers to a web address that takes a user directly to a specific video.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase enlace del video is composed of enlace (link), del (a contraction of de meaning 'of' and el meaning 'the') and video (video).
Which one should you use?
You may encounter enlace de video in formal contexts. In Latin America, the formal option vínculo de video is also used. For more casual situations, you can use the informal link de video or link del video, where the English word 'link' replaces the Spanish 'enlace'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
vínculo de video is a formal option particularly common in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'a video link' instead of 'the video link', replace the contraction del (of the) with de un (of a), resulting in enlace de un video.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word video was borrowed from English, even though it is based on the Latin word videō, which means 'I see'.
- The term enlace is used not only for digital links but also to describe a military or diplomatic liaison officer who connects two different groups.
- The word vínculo, often used as a formal alternative for 'link' in Latin America, is also the word used to describe a 'bond' between two people, such as a family or emotional tie.
Examples in context
- Por favor, envíame el enlace de video de la presentación.Please send me the video link for the presentation.
- Adjunto encontrarás el vínculo de video de la entrevista.Attached you will find the video link for the interview.
- Mirá este link de video, ¡es muy gracioso!Check out this video link, it's really funny!
- Comparte la URL de video del evento en el grupo.Share the video link of the event in the group.
- Pásame el enlace del video, por favor.Send me the video link, please.
- No encuentro el enlace del video en el chat.I can't find the video link in the chat.
- El enlace del video no funciona correctamente.The video link is not working correctly.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are studying together online.
- Elena¿Tienes el enlace del video de la clase?Do you have the video link for the class?
- MateoSí, lo busco ahora mismo.Yes, I'll look for it right now.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo, lo necesito para estudiar.Thanks, Mateo, I need it to study.
- MateoAquí lo tienes, Elena.Here it is, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, enlace, video, CC BY-SA 4.0.
