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"Password" in Spanish: contraseña
la contraseña
A password is la contraseña. It is feminine. Say olvidé la contraseña when you forget it.
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How to pronounce contraseña
Say it
kohn-trah-SEH-nyah
/kon.tɾaˈse.ɲa/
Four syllables: kohn-trah-SEH-nyah. Stress SEH. Soft ñ sound.
"Password" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la contraseña | password Login secret. | Login secret. |
| olvidé la contraseña | I forgot the password Account recovery. | Account recovery. |
| cambiar la contraseña | to change the password Security update. | Security update. |
| la contraseña del wifi | the Wi‑Fi password Connecting to a network. | Connecting to a network. |
How to use contraseña in real life
- 1Logging in
Escribe la contraseña aquí.
Type the password here.
La contraseña is the secret.
- 2Account trouble
Olvidé la contraseña otra vez.
I forgot the password again.
Olvidé la contraseña is common.
- 3At a café
¿Cuál es la contraseña del wifi?
What is the Wi‑Fi password?
Contraseña del wifi is the ask.
Mistakes English speakers make with contraseña
Incorrect: El contraseña es incorrecta.
Correct: La contraseña es incorrecta.
Contraseña is feminine. Say la contraseña.
Incorrect: No sé el password.
Correct: No sé la contraseña.
Use contraseña, not the English word password.
Good to know
Good to knowContraseña is the standard Spanish word for password. People may also say clave. Wi‑Fi talk uses la contraseña del wifi.
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Connecting to Wi‑Fi
ChatPal
¿Sabes la contraseña del wifi?
Do you know the Wi‑Fi password?
You
Sí. La contraseña está en el router.
Yes. The password is on the router.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Ya entré.
Perfect. I'm in.
You
Genial. Probemos la señal.
Great. Let's test the signal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Password" in Spanish
Is contraseña masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la contraseña, una contraseña fuerte.
How do you pronounce contraseña?
kohn-trah-SEH-nyah. Stress SEH.
How do I say I forgot the password?
Olvidé la contraseña.
Is clave the same as contraseña?
Often yes. Contraseña is clearer for passwords.
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