realidad virtual
/realidad biɾtwal/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "virtual reality" is realidad virtual in Spanish.
realidad virtual is a feminine noun.
Meaning: virtual reality (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because realidad is a feminine noun, the definite article used with it must be la. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in las realidades virtuales.
How do you pronounce it?
/realidad biɾtwal/
Did you know?
- The word virtual shares its ancient roots with the Latin word vir, meaning 'man'. Through the concept of virtūs, it originally referred to masculine strength or courage before evolving into the modern sense of 'virtual'.
- In Spanish, the adjective virtual has a second common meaning referring to things that happen online, such as a clase virtual or reunión virtual, even when no VR headset is involved.
- The term realidad virtual is a direct calque of the English 'virtual reality', meaning it was modeled on the English structure rather than evolving from a native Spanish concept.
Examples in context
- La realidad virtual es el futuro.Virtual reality is the future.Tatoeba #10712078 by DJ_Saidez, translation #6995684 by mailohilohi
- Este es un ejemplo de realidad virtual.This is an example of virtual reality.Tatoeba #11544881 by carlosalberto, translation #11544876 by carlosalberto
- La realidad virtual está revolucionando la industria del entretenimientoVirtual reality is revolutionizing the entertainment industry
- ¡Me encanta la realidad virtual! Es como estar en otro mundoI love virtual reality! It's like being in another world
- El desarrollo de la realidad virtual ha revolucionado la forma en que experimentamos los videojuegosThe development of virtual reality has revolutionized the way we experience video games
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new video game at a cafe.
- Elena¿Has probado la nueva realidad virtual?Have you tried the new virtual reality?
- AlejandroNo, todavía no he comprado el casco.No, I haven't bought the headset yet.
- ElenaDeberías hacerlo, es una experiencia increíble.You should do it, it is an incredible experience.
- AlejandroVale, lo buscaré mañana mismo.Okay, I will look for it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “virtual reality” translations and entries realidad virtual, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries realidad, virtual, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
