Spanish Conversation · Level 99
60 words
Spanish word
wifi
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈwifi/
Meaning
- masculine nounwifi
Example
¿Tienen wifi?
Do you have wifi?
More examples
La conexión wifi es muy lenta aquí.
The wireless connection is very slow here.
Core concept
A smartphone connected wirelessly to a nearby router.
Common phrases
conexión wifi
wireless connection
contraseña del wifi
password for the wifi
Similar words
zona Wi-Fi: Area inside a venue where guests can access a Wi-Fi connection.
señal Wi-Fi: Strength and coverage of Wi-Fi radio waves that show how reliable a connection is.
internet: Global network of networks that provides access to information and online services.
red: Network connecting multiple devices so they can share data or access the internet.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para redes inalámbricas que permite a dispositivos conectarse a una red local o a Internet sin cables.
Word origin
Coined as a commercial name by the Wi-Fi Alliance for wireless LANs and promoted with the phrase 'Wireless Fidelity,' the term now denotes wireless internet connections.
Usage tips
- Spanish typically writes it as wifi (no hyphen, usually lowercase), treats it as masculine el wifi, and venues often require a password or payment for access.
Other meanings
- Wi-Finoun
- wireless networknoun
Opposites
- cablecablenoun
- EthernetEthernetnoun