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clic

kleek/klik/

“clic” means “click” in Spanish (computer mouse action or a sharp sound).

click

Also: snap
NounmA1
Latin America
A close-up illustration of a finger pressing down on the button of a computer mouse.

📝 In Action

Haz clic en el enlace para abrir el archivo.

A1

Click on the link to open the file.

Se escuchó un clic y la puerta se cerró.

A2

A click was heard and the door closed.

Tienes que hacer doble clic en el icono del escritorio.

B1

You have to double-click on the desktop icon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pulsación (press/keystroke)
  • chasquido (snap/click sound)

Common Collocations

  • hacer clic – to click
  • clic derecho – right click
  • a un solo clic – just one click away

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer clic con alguien – to hit it off or connect instantly with a person
  • hacer clic (en la cabeza) – to suddenly understand or realize something

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "clic" in Spanish:

click→snap→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: clic

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct plural form of 'clic'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cliquear(to click) — Verb
clicar(to click) — Verb
cliqueo(the act of clicking) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
sicchictic
📚 Etymology▼

An onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like what it describes) adapted from the English word 'click'.

First recorded: 20th century (with the rise of electronics)

Cognates (Related words)

French: clicEnglish: click

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I write it with a 'k' like in English?

No, in Spanish the correct spelling is 'clic' without the 'k'. Using 'click' is considered an English spelling.

Can 'clic' mean something besides a computer click?

Yes! It can describe any short, sharp sound, like a pen clicking, a seatbelt buckling, or a lock turning.

What does it mean when someone says 'hicimos clic'?

It means 'we hit it off' or 'we connected immediately.' It’s a very common way to describe instant chemistry between friends or partners.