diff --git a/src/content/docs/en/guides/prefetch.mdx b/src/content/docs/en/guides/prefetch.mdx
index 7a1b374797137..3a04fcbf6c7d1 100644
--- a/src/content/docs/en/guides/prefetch.mdx
+++ b/src/content/docs/en/guides/prefetch.mdx
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ A prefetch script will be added to all pages of your site. You can then add the
 <a href="/about" data-astro-prefetch>
 ```
 
-Note that prefetching only works for links within your site, and not external links.
+Note that prefetching only works for same-origin links, and not external links.
 
 ## Prefetch configuration