enlace
/en-LAH-seh/
link
When referring to a digital address or shortcut, enlace means 'link'.
enlace(noun)
link
?digital/web address
,connection
?physical or abstract tie
bond
?chemical or emotional
,tie
?relationship
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
'Enlace' is always masculine (el, un), even though it ends in the letter '-e'. This is common for nouns ending in '-aje' and '-e' that come from verb actions.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'link' in Spanish
Mistake: "Using 'el link' instead of 'el enlace' in formal writing."
Correction: While many Spanish speakers use 'link' when talking about the internet, 'enlace' is the correct and preferred word in professional and academic settings.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verb Connection
This noun comes from the verb 'enlazar,' which means 'to link' or 'to tie together.' Thinking of the verb can help you remember the noun's meaning.
Enlace is commonly used to refer to a wedding or marriage ceremony.
📝 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.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Boda vs. Enlace
Mistake: "Thinking 'enlace' is always interchangeable with 'boda'."
Correction: 'Boda' is the most common, everyday word for 'wedding' (the event/party). 'Enlace' often emphasizes the formal union or bond itself, but is perfectly acceptable for referring to the ceremony.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
Use 'enlace' when speaking or writing formally, especially when discussing royal or high-profile weddings, as it sounds more elegant than 'boda'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enlace
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'enlace' in the sense of a connection or bond?
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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.