virtual
adjectiveUpper-intermediate
What does “virtual” mean in English?
virtual — carried out or existing using computers and the internet; also: almost or nearly something described
virtual — carried out or existing using computers and the internet; also: almost or nearly something described (entorno virtual, reunión virtual)
Example sentences
La reunión fue completamente virtual este año.
The meeting was completely virtual this year.
Es el virtual ganador del campeonato.
He is the virtual winner of the championship.
Ofrecen cursos de formación en un entorno virtual.
They offer training courses in a virtual environment.
How to use it
'Virtual' means virtual — either in computing (online/digital) or in the sense of almost/effective (el virtual ganador = the virtual winner, effectively the winner). Invariable for gender. Both senses are common at B2. Near-perfect cognate.
Common mistake
Don't only associate 'virtual' with digital technology — the Spanish 'virtual' also has the older sense of effective/in-all-but-name.
Topics
Related Upper-intermediate words
Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones: tecnología y realidad.