Usage Note
Internauta blends internet with the Greek nauta (sailor), mirroring astronauta and cosmonauta. It is a common gender noun: el internauta, la internauta. While usuario de internet is also used, internauta is more concise and widely accepted in Spanish journalism. The plural internautas serves for mixed or unspecified groups.
Examples
"Muchos internautas protestaron en las redes sociales."
Natural Translation
Many internet users protested on social media.

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