implica
“implica” means “involves” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
involves, entails
Also: means
📝 In Action
Ser padre implica mucha responsabilidad.
B1Being a parent involves a lot of responsibility.
El aumento de precio implica que no podemos comprarlo.
B2The price increase entails that we cannot buy it.
Este trabajo siempre implica viajar al extranjero.
B1This job always includes traveling abroad.
implies
Also: hints at
📝 In Action
El informe no lo dice, pero implica una gran pérdida de dinero.
C1The report doesn't say it, but it implies a great loss of money.
La manera en que te mira implica que no confía en ti.
C1The way he looks at you implies that he doesn't trust you.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: implica
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'implica' in the sense of 'entailing a consequence'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *implicāre*, meaning 'to fold in,' 'to wrap up,' or 'to entangle.' This origin perfectly captures the idea that one thing is 'folded into' or connected to another, whether as a necessary consequence or a hidden meaning.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'implica' the same as 'significa' (it means)?
Not exactly. 'Significa' is used for direct definitions (e.g., a word means something). 'Implica' is used when something leads to or involves a necessary consequence, or when it suggests a conclusion indirectly. Think of 'implica' as 'it brings with it' or 'it suggests'.
Since 'implica' is a verb form, what is the base verb?
The base form is 'implicar'. 'Implica' is the present tense form used with 'él,' 'ella,' or 'usted' (he, she, or you formal).