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comunicación

koh-moo-nee-kah-SYOHN (Note: The 'c' sounds like 's' in Latin America, and like 'th' in central Spain)/ko.mu.ni.kaˈsjon/

communication

Also: contact
NounfA1
Two simple, friendly storybook characters facing each other. A brightly colored arrow shape flows from one character's head to the other, visually symbolizing shared information or communication.

📝 In Action

La comunicación es clave para una buena relación.

A1

Communication is key for a good relationship.

Necesitamos mejorar nuestra comunicación interna.

A2

We need to improve our internal communication.

El teléfono es un medio de comunicación muy rápido.

B1

The phone is a very fast means of communication.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • diálogo (dialogue)
  • conversación (conversation)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • habilidades de comunicación – communication skills
  • falta de comunicación – lack of communication

message, report

Also: dispatch
NounfB1formal
A single, brightly colored paper airplane soaring across a clear blue sky. The airplane is clearly carrying a small, simplified scroll tied underneath it, representing a delivered message.

📝 In Action

Recibimos una comunicación urgente de la embajada.

B1

We received an urgent message from the embassy.

La empresa emitió una comunicación sobre el cambio de horarios.

B2

The company issued a statement about the change in schedules.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • comunicación oficial – official statement

connection

Also: link
NounfB2technical
A simple green landscape featuring two distinct hills. A clear, winding paved road connects the base of the first hill to the base of the second hill, illustrating a physical route.

📝 In Action

La nueva carretera mejoró la comunicación entre las dos ciudades.

B2

The new highway improved the connection between the two cities.

Esta zona carece de buenas comunicaciones ferroviarias.

C1

This area lacks good railway links.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enlace (link)
  • conexión (connection)

Common Collocations

  • vías de comunicación – communication routes/transportation routes

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "comunicación" in Spanish:

communication→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comunicación

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'comunicación' to mean a physical connection or route?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
comunicar(to communicate) — Verb
comunicativo(communicative) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
nacióncanción
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin noun *communicātiō*, which meant 'the act of sharing' or 'making common.' It is built on the verb *communicāre*, which means 'to share or impart.'

First recorded: Medieval Latin

Cognates (Related words)

English: communicationFrench: communication

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'comunicación' masculine or feminine?

It is always feminine (la comunicación). A helpful tip is that almost all Spanish words ending in -ción are feminine.

How is 'comunicación' different from 'conversación'?

'Comunicación' is the general process of sharing information or ideas, often used formally. 'Conversación' specifically refers to a talk or chat between two or more people.