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datos móviles means mobile data — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 19, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

datos móviles

noun • /[DAH-tohs MOH-bee-les]/

mobile data

Example:

Activa datos móviles solo cuando los necesites.

Turn on mobile data only when you need it.

🧠 What does datos móviles mean?

In Spanish, 'datos móviles' means mobile data, the internet access you use on your smartphone, tablet, or other devices when you're not connected to Wi-Fi. It refers to the cellular data service provided by your mobile carrier, allowing you to browse the web, use apps, and send messages on the go.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito activar mis datos móviles para usar el mapa.
    I need to activate my mobile data to use the map.
  • Desactivé los datos móviles para evitar cargos adicionales.
    I deactivated my mobile data to avoid extra charges.
  • El hotel ofrece Wi-Fi gratis, así que no necesitas usar tus datos móviles.
    The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, so you don't need to use your mobile data.
  • Compré un plan de datos móviles para mi viaje a España.
    I bought a mobile data plan for my trip to Spain.
  • ¿Me podrías compartir tus datos móviles, por favor?
    Could you share your mobile data with me, please?

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear people use the shorter term 'datos' to refer to mobile data.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "datos móviles"

Synonyms: internet móvil, conexión de datos

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'mobile data' in Spanish?
The Spanish translation of 'mobile data' is 'datos móviles'.
How do you pronounce 'datos móviles' in Spanish?
'Datos móviles' is pronounced 'DAH-tos MO-vee-les'. The stress falls on the first syllable of each word.
How do you use 'datos móviles' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'Voy a desactivar mis datos móviles para ahorrar batería' (I'm going to turn off my mobile data to save battery).
What is the English translation of 'datos móviles'?
'Datos móviles' translates to 'mobile data' in English.
Does 'datos móviles' change for gender or number?
No, 'datos móviles' is always plural and doesn't have a gender. You treat it as a fixed phrase.
Is 'datos móviles' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'datos móviles' is a very common term in modern Spanish, especially with the widespread use of smartphones.
Does 'datos móviles' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'datos móviles' has a straightforward meaning and isn't usually used in slang.
Is 'datos móviles' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'datos móviles' is understood and used the same way across Spain and Latin America.

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