Spanish Phrase
Mbps quiere decir megabits por segundo.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the abbreviation Mbps stands for "megabits per second," a unit used to measure data transfer speed on the internet.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to explain technical specifications, especially in conversations about internet speed, networking equipment, or streaming quality.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mbpsquieredecirmegabitsporsegundo
quiere decir
The phrase "quiere decir" is used to define or explain the meaning of something, similar to "means" or "stands for" in English.
por
"por" is the preposition used to indicate a rate or measurement per unit, as in "kilómetros por hora" (km/h).
Mbps
An abbreviation pronounced letter‑by‑letter: "eme pe ese". It stands for "megabits por segundo".
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué significa Mbps?
What does Mbps mean?
Mbps quiere decir megabits por segundo.
Mbps means megabits per second.
✕Common Mistakes
Mbps es megabits por segundo.
Using "es" instead of "quiere decir" sounds too blunt; the idiomatic way to define an abbreviation is "quiere decir" or "significa".
Mbps quiere decir megabytes por segundo.
Mixing up megabits (Mb) with megabytes (MB) changes the unit by a factor of eight.
Mpbs quiere decir megabits por segundo.
Pronouncing the abbreviation as a single word is non‑standard; say each letter separately.
↔Alternatives
Mbps significa megabits por segundo.
Mbps stands for megabits per second.
Mbps equivale a megabits por segundo.
Mbps is equivalent to megabits per second.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking tech circles, the abbreviation "Mbps" is ubiquitous, but learners often confuse it with "MBps" (megabytes per second). Remember that 1 byte = 8 bits, so a 100 Mbps connection transfers about 12.5 MB per second. Also, the phrase "por segundo" can be dropped in casual speech, e.g., "100 Mbps de velocidad".