comunicación
/koh-moo-nee-kah-SYOHN (Note: The 'c' sounds like 's' in Latin America, and like 'th' in central Spain)/
communication
Comunicación (communication): The act or process of sharing information.
comunicación(noun)
communication
?the act or process of sharing information
contact
?connection between people
📝 In Action
La comunicación es clave para una buena relación.
A1Communication is key for a good relationship.
Necesitamos mejorar nuestra comunicación interna.
A2We need to improve our internal communication.
El teléfono es un medio de comunicación muy rápido.
B1The phone is a very fast means of communication.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule: -ción
Most Spanish nouns that end in '-ción' (like this one) are feminine, so you must use 'la' before them: 'la comunicación'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "El comunicación"
Correction: La comunicación. Remember it's feminine!
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
This word is often used in slightly more formal or academic contexts when talking about the process. For simple chatting, use 'conversación' or 'hablar'.
Comunicación (message): A specific announcement or statement.
comunicación(noun)
message
?a specific announcement or statement
,report
?official statement
dispatch
?official notice
📝 In Action
Recibimos una comunicación urgente de la embajada.
B1We received an urgent message from the embassy.
La empresa emitió una comunicación sobre el cambio de horarios.
B2The company issued a statement about the change in schedules.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specific Meaning
When used in this sense, it usually refers to a written or highly formal verbal message, not a casual text or chat.
Comunicación (connection): A physical link or route, such as a road or railway.
comunicación(noun)
connection
?physical link or route (e.g., road, rail)
link
?infrastructure connection
📝 In Action
La nueva carretera mejoró la comunicación entre las dos ciudades.
B2The new highway improved the connection between the two cities.
Esta zona carece de buenas comunicaciones ferroviarias.
C1This area lacks good railway links.
⭐ Usage Tips
Plural Usage
When talking about multiple routes or systems (like roads and rails), it's very common to use the plural: 'las comunicaciones'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comunicación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'comunicación' to mean a physical connection or route?
📚 More Resources
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.