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How to Say "link" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forlinkis enlaceuse 'enlace' for a web address or hyperlink on a website or in a digital document.

enlace🔊A2

Use 'enlace' for a web address or hyperlink on a website or in a digital document.

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relaciónA2

Use 'relación' to describe a general connection or association between two things, people, or ideas.

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eslabónB1

Use 'eslabón' for a single ring in a physical chain, or metaphorically for a crucial part of a process or sequence.

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uniónB1

Use 'unión' when referring to the physical act or result of joining two things together, like pipes or building materials.

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comunicaciónB2

Use 'comunicación' to talk about the infrastructure or system that connects places, facilitating the flow of information or people.

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correlaciónB2

Use 'correlación' specifically when describing a statistical or logical relationship between two sets of data or concepts.

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vinculaciónB2

Use 'vinculación' to express a connection or tie between concepts, facts, or entities, often implying a cause-and-effect or strong association.

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vínculoC1

Use 'vínculo' primarily for a digital reference or hyperlink, similar to 'enlace' but often in more formal or technical contexts.

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English → Spanish

enlace

en-LAH-sehenˈlaθe

nounA2general
Use 'enlace' for a web address or hyperlink on a website or in a digital document.
A stylized depiction of two abstract shapes connected by a glowing line, suggesting a digital link or connection. A cursor hovers nearby.

Examples

Por favor, haz clic en el enlace para descargar el archivo.

Please click on the link to download the file.

Necesitamos un enlace directo entre las dos oficinas.

We need a direct connection between the two offices.

El enlace químico es muy fuerte.

The chemical bond is very strong.

Gender Check

'Enlace' is always masculine (el, un), even though it ends in the letter '-e'. This is common for nouns ending in '-aje' and '-e' that come from verb actions.

Using 'link' in Spanish

Mistake:Using 'el link' instead of 'el enlace' in formal writing.

Correction: While many Spanish speakers use 'link' when talking about the internet, 'enlace' is the correct and preferred word in professional and academic settings.

relación

nounA2general
Use 'relación' to describe a general connection or association between two things, people, or ideas.

Examples

No veo la relación entre las dos cosas.

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

eslabón

nounB1general
Use 'eslabón' for a single ring in a physical chain, or metaphorically for a crucial part of a process or sequence.

Examples

Este testigo es el eslabón clave para resolver el crimen.

This witness is the key link to solving the crime.

unión

nounB1general
Use 'unión' when referring to the physical act or result of joining two things together, like pipes or building materials.

Examples

La unión de las tuberías necesita una pieza especial.

The joining of the pipes needs a special part.

comunicación

nounB2general
Use 'comunicación' to talk about the infrastructure or system that connects places, facilitating the flow of information or people.

Examples

La nueva carretera mejoró la comunicación entre las dos ciudades.

The new highway improved the connection between the two cities.

correlación

nounB2technical/academic
Use 'correlación' specifically when describing a statistical or logical relationship between two sets of data or concepts.

Examples

Hay una correlación clara entre el ejercicio y la salud mental.

There is a clear correlation between exercise and mental health.

vinculación

nounB2formal/academic
Use 'vinculación' to express a connection or tie between concepts, facts, or entities, often implying a cause-and-effect or strong association.

Examples

Los científicos han encontrado una vinculación entre la dieta y el sueño.

Scientists have found a link between diet and sleep.

vínculo

nounC1formal/technical
Use 'vínculo' primarily for a digital reference or hyperlink, similar to 'enlace' but often in more formal or technical contexts.

Examples

Haga clic en el vínculo para descargar el documento.

Click on the link to download the document.

Digital vs. Abstract Links

The most common confusion is between 'enlace' and 'relación'. 'Enlace' is almost always for a digital link (like on a webpage), while 'relación' is for a more general, abstract connection between ideas or things.

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