What is the Spanish word for "encrypt"?

Learn how to say "encrypt" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

encrypt

Spanish

cifrar

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Alternative translations of "encrypt"

encriptar
codificar
criptografiar

Examples of how to use "encrypt" in Spanish

English
You should encrypt all your sensitive data.
Spanish
Deberías cifrar todos tus datos sensibles.
English
They encrypt the file before sending it.
Spanish
Ellos cifran el archivo antes de enviarlo.
English
She encrypted the message last night.
Spanish
Ella cifró el mensaje anoche.
English
He is encrypting the backup right now.
Spanish
Él está cifrando la copia de seguridad en este momento.
English
We have encrypted our emails this week.
Spanish
Hemos cifrado nuestros correos electrónicos esta semana.

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