Spanish Conversation · Level 145
30 words
Spanish word
sintonizar
Pronunciation
IPA/sintoniˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtune
Example
No puedo sintonizar la radio.
I can't tune the radio.
More examples
Es fácil sintonizar con alguien que comparte tus intereses.
It's easy to be in tune with someone who shares your interests.
Core concept
A person subtly mirroring another's posture and expression.
Common phrases
sintonizar la radio
tune the radio
sintonizar con alguien
be in tune with someone
Similar words
conectar: Creates a warm, mutual bond that makes people feel emotionally connected.
empatizar: Understands and shares another person's feelings and perspective.
ajustarse: Adjusts behavior and thinking to suit the demands of a situation.
Definition in Spanish
Ajustar la frecuencia, el tono emocional o la postura propia para coincidir con otra persona, objeto o señal.
Word origin
Built from sintonía ('agreement of tone') plus the verbalizer -izar, with sintonía tracing to Greek roots meaning together and tone, giving the sense of making things agree in tone.
Usage tips
- When applied to people, Spanish often uses sintonizar with con (sintonizar con alguien) to express finding rapport or emotional alignment.
Other meanings
- relate toverb
Opposites
- desconectardisconnectverb
Related words
- sintoníaharmonynoun
- sintonizadortunernoun