relacionar
“relacionar” means “to relate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to relate
Also: to connect, to link
📝 In Action
Intenta relacionar cada palabra con su dibujo.
A2Try to relate each word to its drawing.
Es difícil relacionar estos dos sucesos.
B1It is difficult to connect these two events.
Los científicos relacionan el estrés con la falta de sueño.
B2Scientists link stress to a lack of sleep.
to socialize
Also: to interact, to associate with
📝 In Action
Me gusta relacionarme con gente de otros países.
B1I like to socialize with people from other countries.
Es importante que los niños se relacionen en el parque.
B1It is important for children to interact at the park.
Ella se relaciona con la alta sociedad.
B2She associates with high society.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "relacionar" in Spanish:
to connect→to interact→to link→to relate→to socialize→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: relacionar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence means 'I link the crime to the suspect'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'relatio', which means 'to bring back' or 'carry back'. It evolved to mean bringing ideas back together to see how they fit.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'relacionar' only for logic/math?
No, it's very versatile! You can use it for scientific data, social interactions, or even comparing flavors in a recipe.
What's the difference between 'relacionar' and 'conectar'?
They are very similar. 'Conectar' often implies a physical or direct link, while 'relacionar' is more about a mental or logical association.
How do I say 'related to'?
Use 'relacionado con'. For example: 'Está relacionado con mi trabajo' (It is related to my work).