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How to Say "socket" in Spanish

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jack

/yak//'ʝak/

NounB2General
Use 'jack' when referring to a general electronic connector, such as for audio or charging ports.
A close-up of a standard silver audio plug connector next to its black circular socket on an electronic device.

Examples

Conecta los auriculares en el jack de 3.5 milímetros.

Plug the headphones into the 3.5 millimeter jack.

El amplificador tiene un jack de entrada y uno de salida.

The amplifier has an input jack and an output jack.

hembra

EM-brah (like 'em' in 'ember' followed by 'brah')/ˈem.bɾa/

NounC1Technical/Mechanical
Use 'hembra' when referring to the female or receiving part of a physical connection, like a lock mechanism or a plumbing joint.
A close-up view of a simple, cylindrical metal socket opening, designed to receive a corresponding plug or pin.

Examples

Necesitas alinear el macho con la hembra para cerrar la cerradura.

You need to align the male part with the female part (socket) to close the lock.

La conexión tiene una cabeza macho y una hembra.

The connection has a male head and a female head (receptacle).

Technical Gender Analogy

In technical Spanish, 'hembra' (female) is used for the part that receives or contains something, while 'macho' (male) is the part that inserts or connects.

Jack vs. Hembra

Learners often confuse 'jack' and 'hembra' by using 'hembra' for electronic ports. Remember, 'jack' is for electronic connectors like headphone ports, while 'hembra' refers to the receiving part of a mechanical or physical connection.

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