virtual
“virtual” means “virtual” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
virtual
Also: online
📝 In Action
Tengo una reunión virtual a las diez.
A1I have a virtual meeting at ten.
Los estudiantes prefieren el aula virtual.
A2The students prefer the virtual classroom.
La realidad virtual es el futuro de los videojuegos.
B1Virtual reality is the future of video games.
virtual
Also: effective
📝 In Action
Con esa ventaja, ya es el virtual ganador.
B2With that lead, he is already the virtual winner.
Hay un virtual empate entre los dos candidatos.
C1There is a virtual tie between the two candidates.
El equipo sufrió una virtual eliminación tras perder el partido.
C1The team suffered a virtual elimination after losing the game.
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Quick Quiz: virtual
Question 1 of 3
If you attend a 'reunión virtual', where are you?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Medieval Latin 'virtualis', which comes from 'virtus' (strength or power). It originally described something that had the power or effect of something else, even if it wasn't the thing itself.
First recorded: 15th century (modern tech meaning developed in the 20th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'virtual' change for masculine and feminine?
No. Because it ends in 'l', it stays 'virtual' for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example: 'el mundo virtual' and 'la vida virtual'.
Is 'virtual' the same as 'online'?
Often yes! However, 'virtual' implies a simulation or a digital environment (like a virtual classroom), while 'online' (en línea) refers more specifically to the internet connection itself.
How do I make 'virtual' plural?
Just add '-es'. One 'clase virtual', two 'clases virtuales'.