sincronización
“sincronización” means “synchronization” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
synchronization
Also: timing, sync
📝 In Action
Los nadadores mostraron una sincronización perfecta en su rutina.
B1The swimmers showed perfect synchronization in their routine.
Falla la sincronización entre el audio y el video.
B2The timing between the audio and the video is off.
sync
Also: pairing
📝 In Action
La sincronización de mis fotos en la nube es automática.
A2The sync of my photos to the cloud is automatic.
Revisa los ajustes de sincronización de tu correo.
B1Check your email sync settings.
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Quick Quiz: sincronización
Question 1 of 2
Which article should you use with the word 'sincronización'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek words 'syn' (together) and 'khronos' (time). It literally translates to 'putting things together in time'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sincronización' used for Bluetooth devices?
Yes, although 'vincular' (to link/pair) is common, 'sincronización' is used when those devices start sharing data, like contacts or music.
Does the 'z' change to a 'c' in the verb form?
Yes, the 'z' in 'sincronización' comes from the verb 'sincronizar'. In Spanish, 'z' and 'c' often swap places to keep the sound consistent depending on the vowels around them.