Spanish word

conectar

Pronunciation

IPA/konekˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbconnect

Example

¿Puedes conectar el cable al televisor?

Can you connect the cable to the television?

Illustration for conectar (connect)

More examples

No puedo conectar mi teléfono a la red Wi-Fi.

I can't connect my phone to the Wi-Fi network.

Core concept

A bridge spanning two shores.

Common phrases

  • conectar el cable

    connect the cable

  • conectar a Internet

    connect to the Internet

  • conectar con alguien

    connect with someone

  • conectar dispositivos

    connect devices

Similar words

enchufar: Plugs a device's cord into an outlet or port to make it receive power or signals.
unir: Brings separate parts together so they form one combined object or group.
vincular: Links elements by creating an explicit association, often in data or systems.
relacionar: Associates items or people by showing how they are related or relevant to each other.

Definition in Spanish

Establecer una relación o vínculo entre personas, ideas u objetos.

Word origin

From Latin con- 'together' and nectere 'to bind', via medieval Latin connectĕre to mean 'join'.

Usage tips

  • When describing forming rapport or mutual understanding, Spanish normally pairs conectar with con as in conectar con alguien, while presenting people uses presentar rather than conectar.

Other meanings

  • linkverb

Opposites

Related words

  • conexiónconnectionnoun
  • conectadoconnectedadjective
  • conectividadconnectivitynoun

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