English–Spanish

“external” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eksˈteɾno/

Example

Hay un ruido externo que viene de la calle.

There is an external noise coming from the street.

Illustration for externo (external)

How to say “external” in Spanish

“External” in Spanish is externo.

Thing located outside an object or system.

Full entry for externo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with externo

El técnico conectó un disco externo para recuperar los archivos.

The technician connected an external drive to recover the files.

Tips for using externo

  • Used mainly in formal registers such as medicine or administration, while everyday speech often prefers de fuera or afuera instead of externo.

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