inalámbrico
/inaˈlambɾiko/
The English word "wireless" is translated into Spanish as inalámbrico.
Meaning: not having any wires (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form inalámbrica for feminine nouns like red (network). Use the masculine plural form inalámbricos when describing multiple masculine objects, such as auriculares (headphones). Use the feminine plural form inalámbricas when describing multiple feminine objects, such as cámaras (cameras).
How do you pronounce it?
/inaˈlambɾiko/
Did you know?
- The core of the word inalámbrico is alambre, which means 'wire'. This term traces back to the Latin word aes, which originally referred to 'copper' or 'bronze'.
- While inalámbrico is the direct translation for 'wireless', you will often hear people simply say sin cables (without cables) to describe the same technology in casual conversation.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, for certain devices like 'wireless headphones', people might use the English loanword 'Bluetooth' as a synonym for the connection itself.
Examples in context
- Me gusta usar auriculares inalámbricos para poder limpiar mientras escucho un pódcast. De lo contrario, los cables estorban.I like to use wireless headphones so that I can clean while listening to a podcast. Otherwise, the wires get in my way.This sentence shows how to use inalámbrico when describing headphones.Tatoeba #13586987 by frpzzd, translation #13586974 by althead
- Necesito comprar un ratón inalámbrico para mi portátil.I need to buy a wireless mouse for my laptop.
- Este sistema de sonido es totalmente inalámbrico.This sound system is totally wireless.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at an electronics store.
- Daniel¿Buscas un teclado con cable o inalámbrico?Are you looking for a wired or wireless keyboard?
- MaríaPrefiero uno inalámbrico porque es más cómodo.I prefer a wireless one because it is more comfortable.
- DanielMira este modelo, es inalámbrico y muy ligero.Look at this model, it is wireless and very light.
- MaríaEs perfecto, me lo llevo.It is perfect, I will take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wireless” translations and entries inalámbrico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inalámbrico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
