How to Say "static" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “static” is “estático” — use 'estático' when referring to something that is motionless, unchanging, or fixed in position..
estático
Examples
El coche permaneció estático en el semáforo.
The car remained static at the traffic light.
estático
Examples
Sentí un calambre por la electricidad estática.
I felt a shock from the static electricity.
interferencia
/een-tehr-feh-rehn-syah//inteɾfeˈɾensja/
Examples
La señal de televisión tiene mucha interferencia hoy.
The television signal has a lot of static today.
Hay mucha interferencia en la radio por la tormenta.
There is a lot of static on the radio because of the storm.
No quiero ninguna interferencia en mis asuntos privados.
I don't want any interference in my private affairs.
La interferencia del gobierno causó problemas en la empresa.
The government's meddling caused problems in the company.
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in 'a', it's worth remembering that this word is always feminine. Use 'la' and 'una' with it, and make sure any words describing it also end in 'a' (like 'la interferencia externa').
Using 'en' vs 'con'
When you want to say something is interfering 'in' a situation, use 'en'. If you are talking about technical signals clashing, you might use 'con'.
Spelling Trap
Mistake: “interferenchia”
Correction: interferencia (In Spanish, the 'sh' or 'ch' sound isn't used here; it's a soft 's' or 'th' sound depending on where you are).
Static vs. Interference
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