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Internet
Internet
Beginnernoun
Definition
A global network connecting computers.
Example
¿Tienes internet en casa?
Do you have internet at home?
Etymology
The term 'internet' is a blend of the English terms 'interconnected' and 'network.' It was adopted into Spanish with the same meaning in the 1990s as the technology became widely available.
How & Where It’s Used
'Internet' is used universally in formal and informal contexts, chiefly in discussions related to technology and communication. It appears in both spoken and written forms without significant regional variations.