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How to Say "linked" in Spanish

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conectado

/ko-nek-TAH-doh//konekˈtado/

adjectiveA1general
Use 'conectado' when referring to physical or digital connections between two items, like devices, networks, or systems.
A bright red electrical cord connecting two simple, stylized electronic devices, symbolizing a physical link.

Examples

Mi teléfono está conectado a la red Wi-Fi.

My phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Mi computadora está conectado al wifi de la oficina.

My computer is connected to the office wifi.

Asegúrate de que el cable esté bien conectado a la pantalla.

Make sure the cable is well connected to the screen.

Estuve conectado toda la mañana en la reunión virtual.

I was online all morning in the virtual meeting.

Adjective Agreement

When used as an adjective (describing a noun), 'conectado' must match the thing it describes in gender and number: 'la línea está conectada' (feminine), 'los dispositivos están conectados' (plural).

Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'

Mistake: “La impresora es conectada.”

Correction: La impresora está conectada. (Use 'estar' because being connected is a temporary state or condition, not a permanent characteristic.)

unidas

oo-NEE-das/uˈniðas/

adjectiveA2general
Choose 'unidas' to describe people who are closely related, emotionally bonded, or working together as a cohesive group.
A close-up view of two diverse human hands firmly clasped together in a handshake, symbolizing agreement and unity.

Examples

Las dos amigas están muy unidas desde la infancia.

The two friends have been very united since childhood.

Las hermanas están muy unidas y se apoyan siempre.

The sisters are very united and always support each other.

Las dos piezas de madera fueron unidas con pegamento especial.

The two pieces of wood were joined with special glue.

Necesitamos que las fuerzas de seguridad trabajen unidas.

We need the security forces to work together (united).

Agreement is Key

Since 'unidas' ends in -as, it must describe two or more feminine things or people. If you were describing two masculine things (e.g., 'los equipos'), you would use 'unidos'.

Adjective or Participle?

'Unidas' is the past participle of the verb 'unir' (to unite). When it follows 'ser' or 'estar,' it acts like an adjective, describing the resulting state ('Las piezas están unidas').

Incorrect Gender/Number

Mistake: “Los países están unidas.”

Correction: Los países están unidos. ('Países' is masculine plural, so use 'unidos'.)

comunicadas

adjectiveB2specific
Employ 'comunicadas' when describing rooms or spaces that have an internal connecting door or passage between them.

Examples

Necesitamos dos habitaciones comunicadas para la familia.

We need two connecting rooms for the family.

Physical vs. Emotional Links

Learners often confuse 'conectado' and 'unidas'. Remember that 'conectado' is for technical or physical links (like devices), while 'unidas' refers to close relationships or bonds between people.

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