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Spanish Phrase

¿Qué velocidad de internet es buena?

/ke βe.lo.siˈðað de inˈteɾ.nɛt es ˈβwe.na/
Meaning"What internet speed is good?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks for the definition of a ‘good’ internet speed. It is a neutral, open‑ended question that invites the listener to give a range or specific number that they consider satisfactory for everyday use.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are comparing broadband plans, asking a friend about their home connection, or discussing the technical requirements for streaming, gaming, or remote work.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Quévelocidaddeinternetesbuena?

1

¿Qué?

Interrogative pronoun used to ask for a definition or description.

2

velocidad de internet

Noun phrase; 'velocidad' (feminine) is modified by the prepositional complement 'de internet'.

3

es

Third‑person singular of ser, used to describe an inherent characteristic.

4

buena

Adjective agreeing in gender and number with 'velocidad' (feminine singular).

🗨In Conversation

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¿Qué velocidad de internet es buena para ver series en HD?

What internet speed is good for watching HD series?

Yo diría al menos 15 Mbps; con 25 Mbps la experiencia es mucho más fluida.

I’d say at least 15 Mbps; with 25 Mbps the experience is much smoother.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Qué velocidad de internet es bueno?

    The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'velocidad'.

  • ¿Cuál velocidad de internet es buena?

    When asking for a specific option among many, 'cuál' is often preferred, though both are acceptable.

  • ¿Qué velocidad de internet tiene buena?

    If you want to ask about a specific plan, you can use 'tiene' (has) instead of 'es'.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Cuál es una buena velocidad de internet?

    What is a good internet speed?

  • ¿Qué velocidad de internet se considera adecuada?

    What internet speed is considered adequate?

  • ¿Qué velocidad de internet debería contratar?

    What internet speed should I get?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries the term ‘buena velocidad’ often starts around 10‑20 Mbps, enough for HD video and video calls. In urban areas with fiber, users may consider 50‑100 Mbps as the new baseline. Remember that ‘buena’ is subjective – a gamer might need 30 Mbps or more, while a casual browser can be fine with 5 Mbps.