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correlación

koh-rreh-lah-syohnkorelaˈθjon

“correlación” means “correlation” in Spanish (a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things).

correlation

Also: link, interdependence
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Hay una correlación clara entre el ejercicio y la salud mental.

B1

There is a clear correlation between exercise and mental health.

Los científicos no encontraron ninguna correlación entre los dos fenómenos.

B2

The scientists did not find any correlation between the two phenomena.

A veces vemos una correlación que es pura coincidencia.

C1

Sometimes we see a correlation that is pure coincidence.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • relación (relationship)
  • vínculo (link/bond)
  • correspondencia (correspondence)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • correlación directa – direct correlation
  • establecer una correlación – to establish a correlation
  • correlación estadística – statistical correlation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "correlación" in Spanish:

interdependence→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: correlación

Question 1 of 3

Which article should you use with 'correlación'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
correlacionar(to correlate) — Verb
correlativo(corresponding/correlative) — Adjective
relación(relationship) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónacciónestación
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'correlatio'. 'Co-' means 'together' and 'relatio' means 'relationship'. It describes the act of bringing two things together to see how they fit.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: correlationFrench: corrélationItalian: correlazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'correlación' only used in math?

No! While it's a big part of statistics, you can use it in everyday life to describe any two things that seem to happen together, like 'the correlation between coffee and my productivity'.

How do I make 'correlación' plural?

It becomes 'correlaciones'. Notice that the accent mark disappears when the word gets longer!

Is it the same as 'causalidad' (causality)?

No. Just like in English, 'correlación' means two things happen at the same time, but it doesn't mean one definitely caused the other.