contraseña del wifi
The English phrase "wifi password" is translated into Spanish as contraseña del wifi.
The phrase refers to the secret code required to connect a device to a wireless internet network.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of contraseña (password) and del wifi (of the wifi).
Which one should you use?
You can use clave del wifi as a synonym, where clave serves as a word for password or code. More descriptive forms like Clave de la red WiFi or Clave para la conexión WiFi are also available.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to hear la clave de internet or la contraseña del internet to refer to the WiFi password.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because contraseña is a feminine noun, you use the feminine article la when referring to the wifi password (e.g., la contraseña del wifi).
Did you know?
- The word contraseña literally means 'counter-sign'. Historically, it referred to the second part of a two-part secret signal used by military guards to identify allies.
- The word clave is a versatile synonym for 'password' that is also used to describe a 'musical key' or a 'clue' in a mystery.
- In high-level technical manuals in Spain and Latin America, you will often see clave de acceso used to avoid using the Anglicism wifi entirely.
Examples in context
- ¿Me das la contraseña del wifi?Can you give me the wifi password?
- No recuerdo la contraseña del wifi.I don't remember the wifi password.
- Escribe la contraseña del wifi en el papel.Write the wifi password on the paper.
Example conversation
Mateo is visiting Elena's house and wants to use the internet.
- MateoElena, ¿cuál es la contraseña del wifi?Elena, what is the wifi password?
- ElenaEs muy larga, Mateo.It is very long, Mateo.
- MateoNo importa, la necesito para trabajar.It doesn't matter, I need it to work.
- ElenaEstá escrita en la mesa.It is written on the table.
