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"El wifi" is a form of "wifi", a noun which is often translated as "Wi-Fi". "La conexión inalámbrica" is a form of "conexión inalámbrica", a noun which is often translated as "wireless connection". Learn more about the difference between "el wifi" and "la conexión inalámbrica" below.
el wifi, la wifi()
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (computing)
a. Wi-Fi (registered trademark)
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
¿Cuál es la contraseña del wifi de tu casa?What's the password for the Wi-Fi in your house?
b. WiFi
El wifi dejó de funcionar. Creo que tenemos que reiniciar el router.The WiFi is down. I think we have to reset the router.
la conexión inalámbrica
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. wireless connection
A continuación le explicamos cómo configurar la conexión inalámbrica utilizando el dongle.Below we explain how to set up the wireless connection using the dongle.
