¿cuál es la clave del wifi?
To say "what is the wifi password" in Spanish, use ¿cuál es la clave del wifi?
This phrase is the standard way to ask for internet access in hotels, cafes or homes. It is used to request the security code required to connect a device to a wireless internet network.
What does it mean word for word?
The word clave literally means key, which is why it is used for password in this context.
Which one should you use?
You can also use ¿cuál es la contraseña del wifi? to express the same meaning, substituting la contraseña for la clave.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the contraction del (de + el) because wifi is treated as a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, clave is not just for the internet, but describes the secret ciphers used by police and spies over the radio.
- The word clave is a linguistic 'doublet' of the word llave. While both come from the same Latin root for 'key', Spanish uses llave for physical door keys and clave for passwords or musical clefs.
- The word clave is used for both a digital password and the 'clef' found at the start of a piece of sheet music.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál es la contraseña del WiFi, por favor?What is the WiFi password, please?
- Disculpe, ¿podría proporcionarme la contraseña del WiFi?Excuse me, could you provide me with the WiFi password?
- Me disculpo por molestar, pero ¿sería tan amable de decirme la contraseña del WiFi?I apologize for bothering, but would you be so kind as to tell me the WiFi password?
- ¿Cuál es la clave del WiFi?What is the WiFi password?
- Oye, ¿me puedes pasar la contraseña del WiFi?Hey, can you give me the WiFi password?
- ¿Me dices la clave del WiFi?Can you tell me the WiFi password?
Example conversation
Javier arrives at Elena's house for a visit.
- JavierHola Elena, ¿cuál es la clave del wifi?Hi Elena, what is the wifi password?
- ElenaEstá escrita en aquel papel.It is written on that paper.
- JavierNo veo el papel, ¿me la dices?I don't see the paper, will you tell it to me?
- ElenaClaro, es casa doce tres cuatro.Sure, it is casa twelve three four.
