Spanish word

conector

Pronunciation

IPA/konekˈtoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconnector

Example

Necesito un conector para este cable.

I need a connector for this cable.

Illustration for conector (connector)

More examples

Mi teléfono no reconoce el conector USB.

My phone doesn't recognize the USB connector.

Core concept

Small metal or plastic fitting that connects two cable ends or a plug to a device.

Common phrases

  • conector USB

    USB connector

  • conector de carga rápida

    fast-charging connector

  • conector de audio

    audio connector

Similar words

enchufe: Socket on a device into which a plug is inserted to receive power or a signal.
tomacorriente: Recessed wall receptacle that provides mains electricity and accepts a plug.
adaptador: Compact gadget that adapts one plug type or terminal to match a different socket.

Definition in Spanish

Pieza o componente que sirve para conectar eléctricamente o mecánicamente cables, enchufes y partes de un aparato.

Word origin

From Spanish conectar plus the suffix -or, which turns the verb into a noun meaning 'one that connects'.

Usage tips

  • Speakers commonly say conector macho and conector hembra for male and female ends, and mentioning those labels clarifies which side is meant.

Other meanings

  • terminalnoun

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