enlace
“enlace” means “link” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
link, connection
Also: bond, tie
📝 In Action
Por favor, haz clic en el enlace para descargar el archivo.
A2Please click on the link to download the file.
Necesitamos un enlace directo entre las dos oficinas.
B1We need a direct connection between the two offices.
El enlace químico es muy fuerte.
B2The chemical bond is very strong.
wedding
Also: nuptials, union
📝 In Action
El príncipe y la duquesa anunciaron su próximo enlace.
B2The prince and the duchess announced their upcoming wedding.
Asistimos al enlace de mi hermana en la playa.
B1We attended my sister's wedding on the beach.
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Quick Quiz: enlace
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'enlace' in the sense of a connection or bond?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'enlazar,' which itself is formed by adding the prefix 'en-' (in/into) to the noun 'lazo' (a loop, knot, or tie). The core meaning has always been about joining things together.
First recorded: Around the 14th century (as 'enlazar' in related forms)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'enlace' ends in -e, why is it masculine (el enlace)?
Most Spanish nouns ending in -e can be either masculine or feminine, but 'enlace' is masculine because it comes directly from a verb action ('enlazar,' to link). Nouns formed from verbs are often masculine.
Can I use 'enlace' to mean a general relationship between two people?
Yes, absolutely. You can talk about a 'fuerte enlace' (strong bond) or an 'enlace emocional' (emotional connection) between friends or family members.