conectado
/ko-nek-TAH-doh/
connected
Visualizing conectado meaning physically or digitally linked.
conectado(Adjective)
connected
?physically or digitally linked
,online
?using the internet
plugged in
?to an electrical source
,linked
?two items joined together
📝 In Action
Mi computadora está conectado al wifi de la oficina.
A1My computer is connected to the office wifi.
Asegúrate de que el cable esté bien conectado a la pantalla.
A2Make sure the cable is well connected to the screen.
Estuve conectado toda la mañana en la reunión virtual.
A1I was online all morning in the virtual meeting.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
When used as an adjective (describing a noun), 'conectado' must match the thing it describes in gender and number: 'la línea está conectada' (feminine), 'los dispositivos están conectados' (plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "La impresora es conectada."
Correction: La impresora está conectada. (Use 'estar' because being connected is a temporary state or condition, not a permanent characteristic.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Technology Default
In modern Spanish, if someone asks '¿Estás conectado?', they almost always mean 'Are you online?' or 'Are you available digitally?'
Visualizing conectado meaning well-connected or having good contacts.
conectado(Adjective)
well-connected
?having good contacts or influence
,plugged in
?aware of current events or trends
in the loop
?informed
📝 In Action
El director es muy conectado en el mundo de las finanzas.
B1The director is very well-connected in the world of finance.
Ella se siente más conectada con su comunidad después de unirse al club.
B2She feels more linked (or in tune) with her community after joining the club.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Con' (With)
When describing a mental or emotional connection, Spanish often uses 'con' (with): 'Me siento conectado con la naturaleza' (I feel connected with nature).
⭐ Usage Tips
Social Status
Saying someone is 'muy conectado' implies they have important contacts and can get things done through their network.
Visualizing conectado as the past participle form of 'to connect', indicating a completed action used in perfect tenses.
conectado(Past Participle)
connected
?used after 'haber' to form perfect tenses
joined
?completed action
📝 In Action
Ya hemos conectado el proyector para la presentación.
A2We have already connected the projector for the presentation.
Si no hubieras conectado el cable, no funcionaría.
B2If you hadn't connected the cable, it wouldn't work.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Haber' Rule
When 'conectado' follows the verb 'haber' (he, has, hemos, etc.) to form a compound tense, it NEVER changes its ending. It is always 'conectado,' even if the subject is feminine or plural: 'Ellas han conectado el equipo' (They have connected the equipment).
Building Perfect Tenses
'Conectado' is the part of the verb that tells you what action happened. You combine it with a form of 'haber' to show when the action happened: 'Yo he conectado' (I have connected), 'Tú habías conectado' (You had connected).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Changing the Participle in Perfect Tenses
Mistake: "Nosotros hemos conectados los parlantes."
Correction: Nosotros hemos conectado los parlantes. (The participle only changes when used as an adjective or in the passive voice, never with 'haber'.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conectado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'conectado' as an adjective describing a state?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'conectado' different from 'en línea'?
'Conectado' describes the state of having a link (physical or digital). 'En línea' (literally 'in line') specifically means being connected to the internet or a network. While 'estar conectado' often implies 'estar en línea,' 'conectado' can also mean physically plugged in, which 'en línea' cannot.
Does 'conectado' always refer to technology?
No. While it is most common in tech contexts, it can also describe someone who has a strong network of contacts ('un hombre conectado') or someone who feels emotionally linked to a place or idea ('conectado con la historia').