virtual
/biɾˈtwal/
The English word "virtual" is translated into Spanish as virtual.
The adjective virtual is used to describe things that operate using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
Meaning: operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of virtual is virtuales.
How do you pronounce it?
/biɾˈtwal/
Did you know?
- The Latin root vir found in the ancestry of virtual originally meant 'man', which later evolved into virtūs to describe the qualities of a 'manly' or strong person.
- In Spanish, virtual can be used to describe a 'virtual' victory or success that is almost certain but not yet official, a usage that goes beyond computer technology.
- Because virtual is a learned borrowing from Latin, it follows the same gender rules as most adjectives ending in -al, meaning it remains unchanged whether it describes a masculine or feminine noun.
Examples in context
- El concepto de un streamer virtual surgió de Japón.The concept of a virtual streamer came out of Japan.This sentence shows how the term is used to describe a streamer.Tatoeba #12727698 by Adiel_G, translation #8689416 by sabretou
- Irán bloqueó las redes privadas virtuales, que proporcionan a los usuarios acceso completo a Internet.Iran blocked virtual private networks, which give complete internet access to users.This sentence demonstrates the use of the term within the phrase for virtual private networks.Tatoeba #3004126 by hayastan, translation #13271086 by frpzzd
- Tom asistió a una clase virtual.Tom attended a virtual class.This sentence provides an example of a virtual class.Tatoeba #9981855 by Ricardo14, translation #8641411 by Hybrid
- La conferencia será virtual.The conference will be virtual.
- El equipo está virtualmente listo para el proyecto.The team is virtually ready for the project.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their work meeting.
- Daniel¿La reunión será virtual?Will the meeting be virtual?
- MaríaSí, será una reunión virtual.Yes, it will be a virtual meeting.
- DanielPerfecto, me conecto desde casa.Perfect, I will connect from home.
- MaríaMuy bien, nos vemos en línea.Very well, see you online.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry virtual, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries virtual, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.