web
“web” means “website” in Spanish (A specific site on the internet).
website, the web
Also: net
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Tienes que buscar la información en la web de la universidad.
A2You have to look for the information on the university's website.
¿Puedes navegar por la web en tu teléfono?
A1Can you browse the internet on your phone?
La web está llena de recursos educativos gratuitos.
B1The web is full of free educational resources.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: web
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word 'web'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a direct borrowing from English, where it is short for 'World Wide Web.' The original English meaning is 'spider's network' or 'a woven structure,' which perfectly describes the interconnectedness of the internet.
First recorded: Late 20th century (coinciding with the rise of the internet)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'web' or 'internet'?
'Internet' refers to the global system of connected computers. 'Web' (or 'página web') usually refers either to the collection of documents found on the internet (the World Wide Web) or, most often, a single website. In daily life, they are often used interchangeably, but 'internet' is broader.
Why is 'web' feminine if it doesn't end in -a?
Many Spanish nouns borrowed from other languages take their gender from a related Spanish word. Since 'web' is a short way of saying 'la red' (the network) or 'la página' (the page), it became feminine ('la web').