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vínculo

Veen-koo-loh/ˈbiŋkulo/

“vínculo” means “bond” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

bond, tie

Also: connection
NounmB1
Two cartoon hands gently holding opposite ends of a thick, braided red rope against a plain background, illustrating an emotional bond or connection.

📝 In Action

El vínculo entre los hermanos es irrompible.

B1

The bond between the siblings is unbreakable.

Crear un vínculo de confianza lleva tiempo.

B2

Creating a connection of trust takes time.

¿Qué tipo de vínculo tienes con esa empresa?

B1

What kind of link (or connection) do you have with that company?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lazo (tie, knot)
  • conexión (connection)
  • relación (relationship)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • vínculo familiar – family bond
  • vínculo emocional – emotional tie

link, legal tie

Also: entailment
NounmC1formal
A single, brightly polished silver metallic chain link resting on a flat, colorful surface, symbolizing a digital link or reference.

📝 In Action

Haga clic en el vínculo para descargar el documento.

B2

Click on the link to download the document.

El abogado demostró el vínculo contractual entre las partes.

C1

The lawyer demonstrated the contractual tie between the parties.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enlace (link, connection (digital))
  • obligación (obligation)

Common Collocations

  • vínculo contractual – contractual link
  • vínculo matrimonial – marriage bond

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vínculo" in Spanish:

entailment→legal tie→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vínculo

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'vínculo' to mean a deep personal relationship?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
vincular(to link, to connect) — Verb
vinculación(linking, connection (process)) — Noun
vinculado(linked, associated) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
artículovehículo
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin word *vincŭlum*, which meant 'chain,' 'fetter,' or 'tie.' It is closely related to the Latin verb *vincīre*, meaning 'to bind.' The core idea has always been about something that holds things together.

First recorded: Medieval Latin period

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: vincoloPortuguese: vínculo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'vínculo' the same as 'conexión'?

'Vínculo' and 'conexión' are synonyms, but 'vínculo' often suggests a deeper, more emotional, or formal tie (like a family bond or a legal obligation). 'Conexión' can be used for any link, including physical or logistical ones.

How do I pronounce the 'v' in 'vínculo'?

In Spanish, the letter 'v' is pronounced exactly like the letter 'b.' So, 'vínculo' sounds like 'BINK-oo-loh,' not like the English 'v' (as in 'van').