conectar
VERB
(1)
[/koneˈktar/es-ES]
connect
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link
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join
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unite
formal
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associate
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tie together
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conceptualize
untranslatable
(The concept of connecting ideas or concepts does not have a direct single-word equivalent in English, often requiring phrases.)
To join, link, or attach two or more things, either physically (e.g., electrical devices, networks) or abstractly (e.g., people, ideas, systems). In an intellectual context, conectar also specifically refers to the act of establishing a mental link between different pieces of information, concepts, or experiences, synthesizing them to form a cohesive understanding. While often translated as 'to connect ideas,' this particular nuance of conectar doesn't have a single-word equivalent in English and often implies 'to relate,' 'to grasp the links between,' or 'to make sense of how things fit together.'
verbo regular
| past | plural | present |
|---|---|---|
| conectó | conectan | conecta |
- ¿Puedes conectar este dispositivo a la red Wi-Fi? — Can you connect this device to the Wi-Fi network?
- Ella tiene una habilidad especial para conectar con la gente. — She has a special ability to connect with people.
- Fue fascinante ver cómo el orador conectaba ideas complejas de forma sencilla. — It was fascinating to see how the speaker connected complex ideas in a simple way.
- Es fundamental que los equipos de trabajo conecten entre sí para lograr el éxito. — It is essential that work teams connect with each other to achieve success.