sincronización
/seen-kro-nee-sah-SYOHN/
synchronization
Sincronización can refer to the coordination of events happening at the same time, like synchronized swimming.
sincronización(noun)
synchronization
?general coordination of events
timing
?coordination in sports or music
,sync
?informal shortened version
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ción' Rule
Almost all words ending in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word: 'la sincronización'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Missing Accent
Mistake: "sincronizacion"
Correction: sincronización. In Spanish, words ending in '-ción' always have an accent on the 'ó' to show where the stress goes.
⭐ Usage Tips
Shortening the Word
In casual tech talk, Spanish speakers often say 'sincro' instead of the full word 'sincronización', just like English speakers say 'sync'.
In a digital context, sincronización refers to the process of syncing data between different devices.
sincronización(noun)
sync
?digital data transfer between devices
pairing
?connecting devices via Bluetooth
📝 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.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sincronización
Question 1 of 2
Which article should you use with the word 'sincronización'?
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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.