wifi
wifi is the Spanish phrase for wifi.
wifi refers to a wireless network that allows devices to connect to the internet. When you need to communicate information related to this, you might use the word contraseña, which means password.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, wifi is a masculine noun and is typically preceded by the definite article el.
Did you know?
- The word contraseña used for wifi passwords comes from the military term for a 'watchword' or 'countersign'.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb pillar in Spain to describe 'catching' a wifi signal, as in no pillo el wifi.
- If you ask for the clave instead of the contraseña when asking for the wifi, you are using a term more common in Mexico and parts of Latin America.
Examples in context
- No me funciona el wifi.The WiFi isn't working for me.This sentence is useful for saying that the wifi is not working for you.Tatoeba #2692329 by alekso, translation #2860191 by CK
- Se me ha ido la señal del wifi.I have lost the WiFi signal.This sentence is useful for saying you have lost the wifi signal.Tatoeba #2692344 by alekso, translation #7822742 by eggershead
- ¿Tiene WiFi disponible?Do you have WiFi available?
- ¿Me podría dar la clave del WiFi?Could you give me the WiFi password?
- ¿Cuál es la contraseña de WiFi?What is the WiFi password?
- Sí, tenemos WiFi. Aquí está la clave.Yes, we have WiFi. Here is the password.
- No, lamentablemente no tenemos WiFi.No, unfortunately we do not have WiFi.
- Disculpe, ¿tiene WiFi disponible en este café?Excuse me, do you have WiFi available in this café?
- ¿Cuál es la contraseña de WiFi en este hotel?What is the WiFi password in this hotel?
- ¡Oye! ¿Me puedes dar la clave del WiFi?Hey! Can you give me the WiFi password?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are at a cafe.
- MateoElena, ¿sabes la clave del wifi?Elena, do you know the wifi password?
- ElenaNo, voy a preguntarle al camarero.No, I am going to ask the waiter.
- MateoGracias, necesito usar mi ordenador.Thanks, I need to use my computer.
- ElenaDe nada, espero que sea rápido.You're welcome, I hope it is fast.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
