Spanish word

enlace

Pronunciation

IPA/enˈlaθe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlink

Example

Haz clic en el enlace para abrir la página.

Click the link to open the page.

Illustration for enlace (link)

More examples

Comprueba si el enlace es externo antes de abrirlo.

Check if the link is external before opening it.

Core concept

Chain link joining two rings.

Common phrases

  • enlace directo

    direct link

  • enlace de descarga

    download link

  • enlace externo

    external link

  • hacer clic en el enlace

    click on the link

Similar words

vínculo: Binds people or institutions closely, often with emotional or legal significance.
relación: Relates people, things, or ideas, indicating an association or mutual influence.
conexión: Connects machines or networks to allow data or signal exchange.

Definition in Spanish

Acción o resultado de unir dos cosas, o elemento que sirve para conectar una cosa con otra en sentido físico o abstracto.

Word origin

From prefix en- plus lazo 'loop, tie' (from Latin laqueus 'loop, noose'), originally denoting the action or result of tying and now used for connectors both physical and abstract.

Usage tips

  • On the web, enlace commonly means a URL, while speakers often prefer vínculo to emphasize an emotional or legal bond.

Other meanings

  • tienoun
  • connectionnoun

Opposites

  • desconexióndisconnectionnoun
  • rupturabreaknoun

Related words

  • enlazarlinkverb
  • enlazamientolinkingnoun
  • enlazadolinkedadjective

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