Spanish Phrase
¿Qué significa 'ancho de banda'?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the definition of the technical term “ancho de banda”. In everyday speech it is used when someone wants to know what the phrase means, especially in the context of internet speed or data transmission.
When to use
Use this question when you encounter the term in a tech article, a tutorial, a news report about internet connectivity, or any conversation about network performance and you need clarification.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quésignificaanchodebanda?
¿Qué (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask for a definition or explanation; it must be followed by a verb in the third person singular.
significa (verb)
Third‑person singular present of 'significar' meaning 'to mean' or 'to signify'.
ancho de banda (noun phrase)
A compound noun where 'ancho' (width) is linked to 'banda' (band) by the preposition 'de', literally 'width of the band'.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark; both are required.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué significa 'ancho de banda'?
What does 'bandwidth' mean?
Se refiere a la cantidad de datos que pueden transmitirse por segundo a través de una conexión a internet.
It refers to the amount of data that can be transmitted per second over an internet connection.
✕Common Mistakes
Que significa 'ancho de banda'?
Learners sometimes drop the accent on 'qué' or forget the opening question mark, which changes the meaning.
¿Qué significa 'bandwidth'?
Using the English word 'bandwidth' directly can sound less natural; prefer the Spanish term unless quoting.
¿Qué significa ancho de banda?
Leaving out the quotation marks can make the sentence ambiguous; the quotes signal you are asking about the term itself.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué quiere decir 'ancho de banda'?
What does 'bandwidth' want to say?
¿Cómo se define 'ancho de banda'?
How is 'bandwidth' defined?
Explícame el concepto de 'ancho de banda', por favor.
Explain the concept of 'bandwidth' to me, please.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries the phrase 'ancho de banda' is used both literally (technical capacity of a network) and figuratively (e.g., 'tener ancho de banda' to mean having enough time or resources). When speaking informally you might hear 'banda ancha' in some regions, but the standard term is 'ancho de banda'.