conexión inalámbrica
/koneɡsjon inalambɾika/from spelling rules
The English phrase wireless connection is conexión inalámbrica in Spanish.
In casual conversation, Spanish speakers often substitute conexión inalámbrica with conexión Wi-Fi when referring specifically to internet connectivity.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix '-s'.
How do you pronounce it?
/koneɡsjon inalambɾika/
Did you know?
- The word inalámbrica literally means 'without wire' because alambre refers specifically to a metallic wire or filament rather than a general cable.
- If a Spanish speaker says no tengo señal, they are usually talking about their 'wireless connection' even though señal literally means 'signal'.
- While inalámbrica is the formal term, in technical settings across Latin America, you will often hear the anglicism wireless used as an adjective.
Examples in context
- Para conectarse a internet, necesito una conexión inalámbrica.To connect to the internet, I need a wireless connection.
- La oficina cuenta con una conexión sin cables para todos los empleados.The office has a wireless connection for all employees.
- ¿Sabes cuál es la clave del wifi en este café?Do you know what the wifi password is in this cafe?
- La conexión inalámbrica es muy lenta.The wireless connection is very slow.
- Necesito una conexión inalámbrica estable.I need a stable wireless connection.
- ¿Tienes una conexión inalámbrica disponible?Do you have a wireless connection available?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a cafe.
- MateoSofía, ¿sabes si hay conexión inalámbrica aquí?Sofía, do you know if there is a wireless connection here?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, mira el cartel en la pared.Yes, Mateo, look at the sign on the wall.
- MateoNo veo ninguna contraseña para la conexión inalámbrica.I don't see any password for the wireless connection.
- SofíaYo te ayudo a conectarte ahora mismo.I will help you connect right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
