Comunicar (en. Communicate)

/ko-mu-ni-kar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something known to someone.
I need to inform you of the director's decision.
Necesito comunicarte la decisión del director.
To establish a connection between people or entities.
The company wants to communicate its new image to the public.
La empresa quiere comunicar su nueva imagen al público.
To exchange information through some medium.
It is essential to communicate expectations before starting the project.
Es fundamental comunicar las expectativas antes de comenzar el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'communicare', which means 'to make common'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to communicate something to someone
To make someone aware of something.
comunicar algo a alguien
effective communication
The ability to convey a message clearly and understandably.
comunicación efectiva
to communicate by phone
To have a phone conversation to convey information.
comunicar por teléfono
to communicate through social networks
To use digital platforms to exchange information.
comunicarse a través de redes sociales

Related Words

communication
The process of transmitting information.
comunicación
communicator
A person dedicated to transmitting information or messages.
comunicador
communicative
The tendency to communicate or open up to others.
comunicativo

Slang Meanings

To talk a lot
Don't give me the runaround, just tell me what's important.
No me eches el rollo, solo comunícame lo importante.
To speak clearly
I need you to speak clearly and express what you feel.
Necesito que hables claro y comuniques lo que sientes.