How to Say "communications" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “communications” is “comunicaciones” — use this for the general act of exchanging information or messages, or for the academic field of study..
comunicaciones
/ko-moo-nee-ka-syo-nes//komunikaˈθjones/
Examples
Las comunicaciones telefónicas fallaron durante la tormenta.
The phone communications failed during the storm.
Necesito revisar mis comunicaciones de la oficina.
I need to check my messages from the office.
Las comunicaciones modernas son instantáneas.
Modern communications are instantaneous.
Estudió comunicaciones en la universidad y ahora trabaja en publicidad.
She studied communications at university and now works in advertising.
Always Plural
Even though it comes from the singular noun 'comunicación' (communication), this word is almost always used in its plural form, especially when talking about systems or the general concept.
Feminine Agreement
Since this is a feminine plural noun, any adjectives describing it must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'buenas comunicaciones').
Using the Singular for Systems
Mistake: “La comunicación está rota.”
Correction: Las comunicaciones están rotas. (Use the plural 'las comunicaciones' when referring to the network or system.)
mensajes
/men-SAH-hes//menˈsa.xes/
Examples
Tengo que responder a todos mis mensajes de WhatsApp.
I have to reply to all my WhatsApp messages.
El presidente envió mensajes de apoyo a la comunidad.
The president sent messages of support to the community.
¿Dejaste mensajes en el buzón de voz?
Did you leave messages on the voicemail?
Masculine Plural
Since the singular form is 'el mensaje' (masculine), the plural form 'mensajes' must be used with masculine articles like 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some).
Plural Formation
To make 'mensaje' plural, you simply add '-s' because it ends in a vowel, making it 'mensajes'. This is a standard rule for Spanish nouns.
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “La mensajes”
Correction: Los mensajes. Remember that 'mensaje' is one of those Spanish words ending in '-e' that is masculine, not feminine.
relaciones
re-la-SYO-nes/re.laˈsjo.nes/
Examples
Estudió la licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales.
She studied for a degree in International Relations.
El equipo de relaciones públicas manejó la crisis.
The public relations team handled the crisis.
Las relaciones exteriores del país mejoraron este año.
The country's foreign affairs/relations improved this year.
Capitalization in Titles
When 'Relaciones' is part of an official department name or degree title (like 'Relaciones Internacionales'), it is often capitalized.
General vs. Specific Information
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