relacionado
“relacionado” means “related” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
related, associated
Also: connected
📝 In Action
Este problema está directamente relacionado con la falta de agua.
A2This problem is directly related to the lack of water.
Todos los departamentos relacionados deben asistir a la reunión.
B1All the associated departments must attend the meeting.
Ella es familiar de mi jefe, pero no estamos relacionados profesionalmente.
B2She is a relative of my boss, but we are not professionally connected.
related
Also: narrated
📝 In Action
Hemos relacionado los eventos para entender la causa.
B1We have related (or linked) the events to understand the cause.
La historia fue relacionada por el testigo principal.
B2The story was narrated by the main witness.
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Quick Quiz: relacionado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'relacionado' to describe two linked topics?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *relatio*, which meant 'a telling' or 'a report.' Over time, the meaning shifted in Spanish to focus on the connection or link between the items being reported or discussed.
First recorded: 13th century (in the form 'relación')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'relacionado' only used for serious topics, or can I use it informally?
'Relacionado' is a neutral word and can be used in any context. You can use it to link serious issues ('la economía está relacionada con la política') or casual ones ('mi gusto por el café está relacionado con no dormir').
What is the difference between 'relacionado' and 'conexión'?
'Relacionado' is an adjective describing a link ('the related topics'). 'Conexión' is the noun describing the link itself ('the connection between the topics').