Externa (en. External)

/eksˈteɾ.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to or referring to the outside.
The external door of the house needs a new coat of paint.
La puerta externa de la casa necesita una nueva capa de pintura.
Not part of the core but rather outside of it.
The external costs of the company affect its profitability.
Los costos externos de la empresa afectan su rentabilidad.
In the medical context, refers to what is outside the body.
The doctor examined the external wound and found no complications.
El doctor revisó la herida externa y no encontró complicaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'externus', meaning 'outside' or 'external'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

external circuit
A set of devices or equipment connected outside of a particular system.
circuito externo
external information
Data or knowledge that comes from outside a given organization or system.
información externa
external sources
Information or resources that come from an external entity.
fuentes externas

Related Words

external
Located on the outside.
externo
exterior
Outermost surface.
exterior
outside
On the outside of a place or thing.
fuera

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that comes from outside a group or context.
That opinion is very external to the topic we are discussing.
Esa opinión es muy externa al tema que estamos tratando.
Used in the context of networks and digital connections.
We are going to use an external source for the project.
Vamos a usar una fuente externa para el proyecto.