Spanish word

relacionar

Pronunciation

IPA/relaθjoˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbconnect

Example

¿Puedes relacionar tu experiencia con el tema?

Can you connect your experience to the topic?

Illustration for relacionar (connect)

More examples

No puedo relacionar estos datos con la teoría.

I can't relate these data to the theory.

Core concept

Two lists with arrows matching corresponding items.

Common phrases

  • relacionar algo con algo

    relate something to something

  • relacionar causas y efectos

    relate causes and effects

  • relacionar datos con conclusiones

    relate data to conclusions

Similar words

asociar: Brings one idea or object to mind with another, forming a mental association.
conectar: Creates a functional link between things or people, enabling interaction or flow.
unir: Brings two or more things together into a single whole.
enlazar: Links points or parts into a continuous chain or sequence.

Definition in Spanish

Establecer un vínculo o correspondencia entre dos o más elementos para indicar semejanza, causa o relación.

Word origin

From Latin relatio 'a bringing back' (from referre), with the sense of establishing a relation transferred into Spanish relacionar.

Usage tips

  • Relacionar is transitive and commonly appears as relacionar A con B to state that A is linked to B, while the reflexive relacionarse normally means forming social or personal connections.

Other meanings

  • associateverb

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