Wi-Fi
The English phrase wifi is translated into Portuguese as Wi-Fi.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Portuguese, Wi-Fi is a masculine noun and is usually preceded by the masculine article o.
Did you know?
- While 'Wi-Fi' is the standard, some people colloquially refer to any wireless connection simply as 'o sinal'.
- Because it is a masculine noun, you must say 'o Wi-Fi' even though the word 'internet' is feminine in Portuguese.
- When Wi-Fi is used as an adjective in Portuguese, it typically remains unchanged, regardless of whether the noun it modifies is plural or feminine.
Examples in context
- Qual é a senha do Wi-Fi?What's the wifi password?This sentence is useful for asking for the password for the Wi-Fi.Tatoeba #5902487 by bill, translation #5905552 by tvindy
- Onde posso encontrar a rede sem fio?Where can I find the WiFi?
- Você sabe a senha da rede Wi-Fi?Do you know the password for the WiFi?
- Você sabe qual é a senha do Wi-Fi?Do you know the WiFi password?
- Qual é a velocidade da internet sem fio aqui?What is the speed of the WiFi here?
- O Wi-Fi está muito lento hoje.The Wi-Fi is very slow today.
- Eu não consigo conectar no Wi-Fi.I cannot connect to the Wi-Fi.
Example conversation
Camila and Rodrigo are at a cafe trying to work.
- CamilaRodrigo, você sabe se o Wi-Fi funciona aqui?Rodrigo, do you know if the Wi-Fi works here?
- RodrigoAcho que sim, mas precisa de senha.I think so, but it needs a password.
- CamilaVou perguntar para a garçonete sobre o Wi-Fi.I will ask the waitress about the Wi-Fi.
- RodrigoBoa ideia, eu também preciso de internet.Good idea, I need internet too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
