implicación
“implicación” means “involvement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
involvement
Also: commitment, participation
📝 In Action
Su implicación en el equipo es admirable.
B1Her involvement in the team is admirable.
La policía investiga su implicación en el caso.
A2The police are investigating his involvement in the case.
Buscamos una mayor implicación de los ciudadanos.
B2We are looking for greater involvement from the citizens.
implication
Also: consequence, repurcussion
📝 In Action
Este descubrimiento tiene implicaciones científicas importantes.
B2This discovery has important scientific implications.
Debemos considerar las implicaciones legales.
C1We must consider the legal implications.
No entiendo la implicación de tus palabras.
B2I don't understand the implication of your words.
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Quick Quiz: implicación
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'implicación' to mean 'dedication' or 'hard work'?
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From the Latin word 'implicatio', which describes the act of folding something into something else or weaving things together.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'implicación' always a bad thing?
Not at all! You can have a 'gran implicación' (great involvement) in a charity or a hobby. However, in news reports about crime, it does often refer to being linked to a legal case.
How do I say 'I'm involved' using this word?
While 'implicación' is the noun, you would usually use the adjective 'implicado'. For example: 'Estoy implicado en el proyecto'.
What's the difference between 'implicación' and 'consecuencia'?
They are very close! 'Consecuencia' is more direct (A caused B). 'Implicación' often suggests more complex, indirect, or future results that need to be thought about.