A cable is a physical connection that can carry power or signals between devices.

The idea

The noun is masculine: un cable becomes los cables in the plural.

Examples

  • El cable conecta la pantalla al ordenador.The cable connects the screen to the computer.
  • Necesito un cable más largo.I need a longer cable.
  • Los cables están debajo de la mesa.The cables are under the table.
  • ¿Dónde guardaste el cable del cargador?Where did you put the charger cable?
  • Este cable no llega hasta el enchufe.This cable does not reach the outlet.
  • Usamos un cable para conectar los dos dispositivos.We use a cable to connect the two devices.

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Watch out

A cable connects devices physically; an archivo is a digital file rather than a connection.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the singular noun: Necesito un ___ largo. (cable / cables)

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    cable

    Un requires singular cable, referring to one cable.

  2. Choose the plural noun: Los ___ están bajo la mesa. (cables / cable)

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    cables

    Los requires plural cables, referring to several cables.

  3. Choose the physical connection: Para conectar la pantalla al ordenador por una conexión física uso un ___. (cable / archivo)

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    cable

    A cable can connect devices physically; an archivo is a digital file.

Use it today

Ask where a charger cable is and say whether it reaches an outlet.