How to Say "networks" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “networks” is “redes” — use 'redes' when referring to communication networks, especially the internet or social media platforms..
redes
/REH-dehs//ˈreðes/
Examples
No paso mucho tiempo en las redes.
I don't spend much time on social media.
Ella trabaja como gestora de redes sociales.
She works as a social media manager.
Plural Power
'Redes' is the plural form of 'red' (net). When talking about the internet or social media, Spanish speakers almost always use the plural 'las redes'.
sistemas
sees-TEH-mas/sisˈtemas/
Examples
Los sistemas informáticos fallaron después de la tormenta.
The computer systems failed after the storm.
Necesitamos mejorar los sistemas de transporte público.
We need to improve the public transportation systems.
Los sistemas biológicos son increíblemente complejos.
Biological systems are incredibly complex.
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though sistemas ends in '-as,' it is a masculine plural noun. You must use the masculine plural articles with it: los sistemas, not las sistemas.
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “La sistemas de la escuela están viejas.”
Correction: Los sistemas de la escuela están viejos. (Remember to match both the article and the adjective to the masculine gender.)
Redes vs. Sistemas
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