Spanish Phrase
Sí, nuestra pasarela de pago está cifrada.
Meaning
The sentence confirms that the company's payment gateway uses encryption. It reassures the listener that the transaction channel is protected against unauthorized access.
When to use
Use this phrase when a client, partner, or colleague asks about the security of your online payment system, especially in customer‑service emails, live chat, or phone support.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sínuestrapasareladepagoestácifrada
Sí (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question; it can stand alone or precede a clause.
nuestra (possessive adjective)
Matches the gender and number of the noun it modifies; here it agrees with the feminine singular 'pasarela'.
pasarela de pago (payment gateway)
A compound noun; 'pasarela' is feminine, so articles and adjectives must be feminine.
está (estar)
Used for temporary states or conditions; with past participles it forms a passive-like construction indicating a current state.
cifrada (encrypted)
Past participle of 'cifrar' used as an adjective; agrees in gender and number with the noun it describes.
🗨In Conversation
¿Su pasarela de pago es segura?
Is your payment gateway secure?
Sí, nuestra pasarela de pago está cifrada.
Yes, our payment gateway is encrypted.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, nuestra pasarela de pago es cifrada.
Use 'está' (estar) for a current state; 'es' (ser) would imply an inherent characteristic, which sounds odd here.
Sí, nuestra pasarela de pago está encriptado.
While understood, 'encriptado' is an anglicism; 'cifrada' is the standard term in formal Spanish.
Sí, nuestro pasarela de pago está cifrada.
The noun 'pasarela' is feminine, so the possessive must be 'nuestra', not 'nuestro'.
↔Alternatives
Sí, nuestro sistema de pago está encriptado.
Yes, our payment system is encrypted.
Claro, la pasarela está protegida con cifrado.
Sure, the gateway is protected with encryption.
Por supuesto, usamos cifrado SSL en la pasarela.
Of course, we use SSL encryption on the gateway.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish business communication, 'cifrada' is the preferred term for encryption in formal contexts, while 'encriptada' is more common in tech‑savvy circles. Mentioning the specific technology (e.g., SSL/TLS) can add credibility. Keep the tone confident but not overly technical when speaking to non‑technical clients.