How to Say “Virtual” in Spanish

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.
  • 3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Daniel and María are discussing their work meeting.

  1. Daniel

    ¿La reunión será virtual?
    Will the meeting be virtual?
  2. María

    Sí, será una reunión virtual.
    Yes, it will be a virtual meeting.
  3. Daniel

    Perfecto, me conecto desde casa.
    Perfect, I will connect from home.
  4. María

    Muy bien, nos vemos en línea.
    Very well, see you online.

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