Spanish word

inalámbrico

Pronunciation

IPA/inaˈlambɾiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivewireless

Example

¿El micrófono es inalámbrico?

Is the microphone wireless?

Illustration for inalámbrico (wireless)

More examples

La red inalámbrica de la cafetería es gratis y rápida.

The café's wireless network is free and fast.

Core concept

Connection that uses electromagnetic waves to link equipment rather than physical wiring.

Common phrases

  • cargador inalámbrico

    wireless charger

  • altavoz inalámbrico

    wireless speaker

  • red inalámbrica

    wireless network

Similar words

portátil: Has a size and weight that make it easy to carry and use on the go.
cableado: Uses physical cables for power or data, requiring wired connections between devices.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para dispositivos o conexiones que operan sin cable, permitiendo la comunicación mediante ondas inalámbricas.

Word origin

From Spanish in- plus alámbrico, with alámbrico derived from alambre 'wire', giving the literal sense 'not wired'.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective it agrees in gender and number (dispositivo inalámbrico, cámaras inalámbricas), and naming the technology (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) clarifies the type of wireless link.

Other meanings

  • cordlessadjective

Opposites

  • alámbricowiredadjective

Word lists with this word