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articulación

ar-tee-koo-la-SYON/aɾtikulaˈsjon/

joint

Also: hinge
NounfA2
A close-up illustration of a human knee joint showing where two bones meet.

📝 In Action

Me duele la articulación del hombro después de jugar tenis.

A2

My shoulder joint hurts after playing tennis.

El cartílago ayuda a que las articulaciones se muevan sin dolor.

B1

Cartilage helps joints move without pain.

Esta máquina tiene una articulación flexible para llegar a las esquinas.

B2

This machine has a flexible joint to reach the corners.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • coyuntura (joint (formal))
  • unión (union/connection)

Common Collocations

  • dolor de articulaciones – joint pain
  • articulación de la cadera – hip joint
  • suplemento para las articulaciones – joint supplement

articulation

Also: enunciation
NounfB2
A side profile of a person's open mouth showing the tongue and teeth positioned to speak.

📝 In Action

Tienes buena articulación, se te entiende todo perfectamente.

B2

You have good articulation; everything you say is understood perfectly.

Los ejercicios de articulación son útiles para los actores.

C1

Articulation exercises are useful for actors.

La articulación de la letra 'R' es difícil para los extranjeros.

B2

The articulation of the letter 'R' is difficult for foreigners.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pronunciación (pronunciation)
  • dicción (diction)

Antonyms

  • balbuceo (mumbling/babbling)

Common Collocations

  • articulación clara – clear articulation
  • puntos de articulación – points of articulation (in linguistics)

coordination

Also: linkage
NounfC1formal
A series of colorful mechanical gears interlocking and working together perfectly.

📝 In Action

Hace falta una mejor articulación entre la universidad y las empresas.

C1

Better coordination is needed between the university and companies.

La articulación de políticas públicas es fundamental para el éxito del plan.

C2

The coordination of public policies is essential for the plan's success.

El libro destaca por la excelente articulación de sus argumentos.

C2

The book stands out for the excellent connection of its arguments.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • coordinación (coordination)
  • enlace (link/connection)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • articulación social – social coordination/networking
  • falta de articulación – lack of coordination

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "articulación" in Spanish:

enunciation→hinge→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: articulación

Question 1 of 3

If you are at the doctor because your knee hurts, what are you likely talking about?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
articular(to articulate/pronounce) — Verb
articulado(articulated/jointed) — Adjective
desarticular(to dismantle/disjoint) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
estacióncorazóncanción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'articulatio', which comes from 'articulus' (a small joint or member). It shares the same root as the English word 'article'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: articulationItalian: articolazionePortuguese: articulação

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'articulación' used for car parts?

Yes, it can refer to mechanical joints or hinges in a car or any machinery where two parts move together.

How do I remember if it is 'el' or 'la'?

Just remember the '-ción' rule! Almost all Spanish words ending in '-ción' (like nación, estación, articulación) are feminine.

What is the difference between 'articulación' and 'coyuntura'?

'Articulación' is the standard word for a joint. 'Coyuntura' is much more formal and is often used metaphorically to mean a 'situation' or 'juncture' in time.