Spanish word

internauta

Pronunciation

IPA/inteɾˈnauta/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)internet user

Example

Los internautas buscan información en sitios confiables.

Internet users search for information on reliable sites.

Illustration for internauta (internet user)

More examples

En el foro de internautas se discuten trucos y problemas técnicos.

In the internet users' forum, tips and technical problems are discussed.

Core concept

A user actively searching, communicating, or entertaining themselves online.

Common phrases

  • foro de internautas

    internet users' forum

  • grupo de internautas

    internet users' group

  • comunidad de internautas

    internet users' community

Similar words

cibernauta: Navigates websites and exchanges information with other users online.
usuario de internet: Accesses internet tools and services to complete tasks or find information.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que utiliza internet para buscar información, comunicarse o entretenerse.

Word origin

A compound of internet and the suffix -nauta (Greek for 'sailor'), expressing the idea of someone who 'sails' through online information.

Usage tips

  • Common in media and casual conversation to describe web users, while usuario de Internet is a neutral alternative for formal contexts.

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