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relación

re-la-SYON/re.la.ˈsjon/

relationship

Also: connection, link
NounfA2
A red apple and a green leaf floating side-by-side, connected by a simple, glowing, curved blue line, symbolizing a connection or link.

📝 In Action

No veo la relación entre las dos cosas.

A2

I don't see the relationship between the two things.

Existe una fuerte relación entre la dieta y la salud.

B1

A strong connection exists between diet and health.

Este tema no tiene relación con la clase de hoy.

B1

This topic has no relation to today's class.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conexión (connection)
  • vínculo (bond, link)

Common Collocations

  • tener relación con – to be related to / have to do with
  • en relación con/a – in relation to / regarding
  • guardar relación – to be related, to bear a relation

relationship

Also: affair
NounfA2
Two simple, stylized human figures, one blue and one yellow, standing close together and holding hands, with a bright red heart floating between them, symbolizing a relationship.

📝 In Action

Ellos tienen una relación muy bonita.

A2

They have a very beautiful relationship.

Mi relación con mis hermanos es excelente.

B1

My relationship with my siblings is excellent.

Decidieron terminar su relación de cinco años.

B1

They decided to end their five-year relationship.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • noviazgo (romantic relationship, courtship)
  • romance (romance)

Common Collocations

  • una relación a distancia – a long-distance relationship
  • empezar una relación – to start a relationship
  • romper una relación – to break off a relationship
  • relaciones públicas – public relations

account

Also: report, list
NounfB2formal
A formal, aged parchment scroll is unrolled on a simple wooden desk, showing lines that represent detailed written content, symbolizing an official account or report.

📝 In Action

El testigo hizo una detallada relación de los hechos.

B2

The witness gave a detailed account of the events.

Por favor, prepárame una relación de los gastos del mes.

B2

Please prepare me a list of this month's expenses.

El capitán entregó al almirante una relación de los daños sufridos por el barco.

C1

The captain gave the admiral a report of the damages sustained by the ship.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Vocabulary Collections

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Quick Quiz: relación

Question 1 of 1

Your boss asks you for 'una relación de los nuevos proyectos'. What does she want?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'relātiō', which meant 'a bringing back' or 'a report'. You can see how this one Latin word gave us all the modern meanings: a 'report' of facts, and the idea of 'bringing things together' or connecting them.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: relationFrench: relationItalian: relazionePortuguese: relação

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'relación' and 'pariente'?

'Pariente' is a person—your relative or family member (e.g., 'Mi tío es mi pariente'). 'Relación' is the connection or bond you have with people (e.g., 'Tengo una buena relación con mi tío'). You have a 'relación' with a 'pariente'.

How do I say 'to be in a relationship'?

You can say 'tener una relación' (to have a relationship) or 'estar en una relación' (to be in a relationship). Both are very common. For example, 'Estamos en una relación seria' means 'We are in a serious relationship'.