enlazar
“enlazar” means “to link” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to link
Also: to connect, to bind
📝 In Action
Debemos enlazar los dos párrafos con una transición.
B1We should link the two paragraphs with a transition.
El puente enlaza la isla con el continente.
A2The bridge links the island with the continent.
Es importante enlazar estos conceptos en tu mente.
B2It is important to connect these concepts in your mind.
to link
Also: to hyperlink
📝 In Action
Enlaza tu cuenta de Twitter a tu perfil.
A2Link your Twitter account to your profile.
He enlazado el artículo en mi blog.
B1I have linked the article on my blog.
No puedes enlazar a sitios externos sin permiso.
B2You cannot link to external sites without permission.
to lasso
Also: to rope
📝 In Action
El vaquero enlazó al toro rápidamente.
B2The cowboy lassoed the bull quickly.
Es difícil enlazar a un caballo en movimiento.
C1It is difficult to rope a moving horse.
¿Sabes cómo enlazar ganado?
B2Do you know how to lasso cattle?
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: enlazar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct 'yo' form in the past tense (Preterite)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish noun 'lazo' (loop/knot/lasso), which comes from the Latin 'laqueus' meaning a 'noose' or 'snare'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'conectar' and 'enlazar'?
'Conectar' is more general (like plugging in a phone). 'Enlazar' implies interweaving or linking things together, like a chain or a series of ideas.
Is 'enlazar' irregular?
Only in its spelling. It follows regular -ar rules, but you must change the 'z' to 'c' whenever the next letter is 'e'.
Can I use 'enlazar' for a wedding?
Yes! In formal Spanish, a wedding ceremony is often called an 'enlace', and you can say two people 'se enlazaron en matrimonio'.