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comunicaciones

ko-moo-nee-ka-syo-nes/komunikaˈθjones/

communications, messages

Also: telecoms
NounfA2
Mexico
A colorful illustration showing two stylized figures exchanging information via a bright connecting line that arches between their heads.

📝 In Action

Las comunicaciones telefónicas fallaron durante la tormenta.

B1

The phone communications failed during the storm.

Necesito revisar mis comunicaciones de la oficina.

A2

I need to check my messages from the office.

Las comunicaciones modernas son instantáneas.

A2

Modern communications are instantaneous.

communications

Also: media studies
NounfB2
A colorful illustration of a student sitting at a desk with an open book, surrounded by simple floating icons representing media like a microphone, a camera, and a stylized antenna.

📝 In Action

Estudió comunicaciones en la universidad y ahora trabaja en publicidad.

B2

She studied communications at university and now works in advertising.

El departamento de comunicaciones maneja las redes sociales de la empresa.

B2

The communications department manages the company's social media.

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  • licenciatura en comunicaciones – bachelor's degree in communications

links, routes

NounfC1formal
A colorful illustration depicting two separate small towns or stylized houses on hills connected by a clearly defined, winding road and a simple bridge.

📝 In Action

Las comunicaciones terrestres entre las dos ciudades son excelentes.

C1

The land links (or routes) between the two cities are excellent.

El ejército cortó las comunicaciones principales del enemigo.

C1

The army cut the enemy's main supply routes.

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Words that translate to "comunicaciones" in Spanish:

communications→links→media studies→messages→routes→telecoms→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comunicaciones

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'comunicaciones' to refer to the field of study?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
comunicación(communication (singular)) — Noun
comunicar(to communicate) — Verb
comunicado(official statement/press release) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *communicatio*, which means 'sharing' or 'making common.' It is built on the root *communis*, meaning 'common' or 'public,' showing that communication is about sharing something with others.

First recorded: 15th century (as 'comunicación')

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: comunicaçõesItalian: comunicazioni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between 'comunicación' and 'comunicaciones'?

'Comunicación' (singular) refers to the act or process of communicating (e.g., 'La comunicación fue difícil'). 'Comunicaciones' (plural) usually refers to the systems, networks, messages, or the field of study itself (e.g., 'Las comunicaciones modernas').

Can 'comunicaciones' refer to roads or transportation?

Yes, in formal or technical language, 'comunicaciones' can refer to the physical links or routes between places, like major highways or railway lines.