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How to Say "link" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “link” is “enlace” — use 'enlace' for a web address or a hyperlink on a website or in a digital document..

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enlace

en-LAH-seh/enˈlaθe/

nounA2
Use 'enlace' for a web address or a 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

nounA2
Use 'relación' when referring to a connection or correlation between two things, ideas, or people.

Examples

No veo la relación entre las dos cosas.

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

unión

nounB1
Use 'unión' to describe the physical joining or connection of two separate parts, like pipes or components.

Examples

La unión de las tuberías necesita una pieza especial.

The joining of the pipes needs a special part.

comunicación

nounB2
Use 'comunicación' to refer to the infrastructure or system that connects places, like roads or communication networks.

Examples

La nueva carretera mejoró la comunicación entre las dos ciudades.

The new highway improved the connection between the two cities.

vínculo

nounC1formal
Use 'vínculo' for a digital reference or hyperlink, similar to 'enlace' but often implying a stronger or more formal connection.

Examples

Haga clic en el vínculo para descargar el documento.

Click on the link to download the document.

Enlace vs. Vínculo

The most common confusion for learners is between 'enlace' and 'vínculo' for digital links. While both refer to hyperlinks, 'enlace' is more general and common for any web address, whereas 'vínculo' can sometimes suggest a more formal or established connection.

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