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How to Say "website" in Spanish

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sitio

/SEE-tyoh//ˈsitjo/

NounA2General
Use 'sitio' for a general internet location or page, similar to 'site' in English, when the specific nature of the website isn't emphasized.
An abstract, brightly colored, glowing gateway or central hub floating in a dark digital space, representing a website or internet site.

Examples

Visita nuestro sitio para más información.

Visit our site for more information.

¿Cuál es el sitio oficial del gobierno?

What is the official government website?

Es un sitio muy popular para comprar ropa.

It's a very popular site for buying clothes.

web

/uéb//web/

NounA2General
Use 'web' when referring to a specific online resource or a particular website, often interchangeably with 'sitio web' but more informal.
A simple, colorful storybook illustration showing a floating rectangular panel divided into abstract geometric sections, symbolizing a website or digital destination.

Examples

Tienes que buscar la información en la web de la universidad.

You have to look for the information on the university's website.

¿Puedes navegar por la web en tu teléfono?

Can you browse the internet on your phone?

La web está llena de recursos educativos gratuitos.

The web is full of free educational resources.

Gender of Loanwords

Even though 'web' comes from English, in Spanish, it usually takes the feminine article ('la') because it's short for 'la red' (the network) or 'la página web' (the web page).

Using the Masculine Article

Mistake: “El web es muy lento.”

Correction: La web es muy lenta. (While 'el web' is sometimes heard, using 'la web' is the standard and safest choice.)

portal

poor-TAHL/poɾˈtal/

NounB1Formal/Specific
Choose 'portal' when referring to a comprehensive website that serves as an entry point to a larger service or collection of resources, like a government or company portal.
A high quality storybook illustration showing a bright, glowing blue circular archway floating against a dark background, symbolizing a digital gateway or web portal.

Examples

Accede al portal del gobierno para hacer tus trámites.

Access the government's web portal to do your paperwork.

Nuestro portal de clientes tiene toda la información necesaria.

Our client portal has all the necessary information.

Figurative Meaning

This meaning extends the idea of a physical entrance to a digital one. It is the main 'door' you use to get to a specific set of services online.

Sitio vs. Web

Learners often confuse 'sitio' and 'web' as they are both common and can be used interchangeably in many general contexts. 'Sitio' is a broader term for any site, while 'web' more directly refers to an internet presence, but both are widely understood for 'website'.

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