Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sitio web | /ˈsitjo ˈw̝eb/ (word by word) | masculine |
| website | /webˈsait/ | |
| página web | /ˌpaxina ˈweb/ | feminine |
| web | /ˈw̝eb/ | feminine |
In Spanish, several terms are used to refer to a collection of pages on the World Wide Web. You can use sitio web, página web, web or the English loanword website.
Which one should you use?
While sitio web refers to the entire website, página web is often used colloquially to refer to the website as a whole, even though it literally means 'web page'. Additionally, the English word website is frequently used as a loanword in informal Spanish speech.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Sitio web and página web are both considered formal and widely accepted ways to say 'website'. In informal situations, many speakers use the English loanword website.
How does it change in a sentence?
Sitio web is a masculine noun, so it requires masculine articles such as el or un. In contrast, página web and web are feminine nouns. Because web is feminine, you should say la web rather than el web.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsitjo ˈw̝eb/
Did you know?
- The word sitio shares a linguistic root with the Spanish verb sitiar, which means 'to siege'.
- Even though website is an English loanword, its root web traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *webʰ-der, which refers to the act of weaving.
Examples in context
- Entré a tu sitio web.I went to your website.This sentence shows how to use sitio web to indicate visiting a site.Tatoeba #2828795 by marcelostockle, translation #2546769 by CK
- Me gusta tu página web.I like your website.This sentence demonstrates using página web to express liking a site.Tatoeba #2178099 by marcelostockle, translation #2178113 by CM
- La página web está caída.The website is down.This sentence uses página web to describe a website that is not functioning.Tatoeba #1512886 by marcelostockle, translation #1510138 by CK
- Para obtener más información sobre nuestra empresa, visite nuestro sitio web.To get more information about our company, visit our website.
- Nuestra organización tiene una excelente página web con recursos útiles para los estudiantes.Our organization has an excellent website with useful resources for students.
- ¡Echa un vistazo a nuestra web para ver las últimas ofertas especiales!Take a look at our website to see the latest special offers!
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a new project.
- MateoNecesito crear un sitio web para mi negocio.I need to create a website for my business.
- LucíaYo puedo ayudarte con el diseño, Mateo.I can help you with the design, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Sabes cuál es el mejor sitio web para hosting?Do you know which is the best website for hosting?
- LucíaSí, te enviaré el enlace ahora mismo.Yes, I will send you the link right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “website” translations and entries sitio web, website, página web, web, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sitio, web) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries página, página web, sitio, sitio web, web, website, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
