enlace web
/enˈlaθe ˈw̝eb/word by word
The English phrase 'website link' is translated into Spanish as enlace web.
This phrase refers to a hypertext reference that takes a user to a specific page on the internet. You may also use vínculo as a synonym for enlace when referring to a link.
Which one should you use?
While enlace web is the standard term, you can also use vínculo web to mean a website link. For more specific descriptions, enlace de página web and vínculo de sitio web are used. In casual settings, the English word link is frequently adopted into Spanish.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Enlace de página web and vínculo de sitio web are formal ways to express the concept. In contrast, link de página web and simply using the English term link are considered informal. In many technical or casual contexts, Spanish speakers often use the English word link directly instead of enlace.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal English term link is used in Spain and parts of Latin America, such as Mexico, Argentina and Colombia.
How do you pronounce it?
/enˈlaθe ˈw̝eb/
Did you know?
- Because enlace shares a root with the idea of binding things together, it is the standard word used to describe a wedding or a marriage. A formal invitation to a wedding might literally be called an enlace marital.
- The word enlace originates from the Latin inlaqueāre, which means to ensnare or entangle.
- While vínculo means 'link', it is most often used to describe a deep psychological or emotional connection between people.
Examples in context
- Por favor, comparta el enlace de la página webPlease share the website link
- Adjuntaré el vínculo del sitio web en el correo electrónicoI will attach the website link in the email
- Mándame el link de la página web para que pueda verloSend me the website link so that I can see it
- Pásame el enlace de la página webPass me the link to the webpage
- Por favor, envíame el enlace de la página web del nuevo artículoPlease send me the link to the webpage of the new article
- ¿Me puedes enviar el enlace de la página web?Can you send me the website link?
- Dime dónde está el link de la página webTell me where the website link is
- Haz clic en el enlace web para ir a la página.Click on the website link to go to the page.
- Este enlace web no funciona.This website link doesn't work.
- Te enviaré el enlace web por correo.I will send you the website link by email.
- Haz clic en el enlace web para registrarte.Click on the website link to register.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a project online.
- DanielMaría, ¿tienes el enlace web del artículo?María, do you have the website link for the article?
- MaríaSí, Daniel. Te lo mando ahora mismo.Yes, Daniel. I'll send it to you right now.
- DanielGracias, no encontraba el enlace web.Thanks, I couldn't find the website link.
- MaríaDe nada. Ya deberías tenerlo en tu chat.You're welcome. You should have it in your chat now.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (enlace, web) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enlace, web, CC BY-SA 4.0.
