Conectado (en. Connected)

/konektado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is united to something through connections.
The device is connected to the network.
El dispositivo está conectado a la red.
That maintains communication with other people or systems.
I am connected with several friends through social networks.
Estoy conectado con varios amigos a través de redes sociales.
That has a relationship or link with something.
The research is connected to sustainable development.
La investigación está conectada con el desarrollo sostenible.

Etymology

Derives from the verb connect, which comes from the Latin 'connectare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be connected
To maintain an active connection with something or someone.
estar conectado
connected to the internet
To have access to the worldwide internet network.
conectado a internet
emotionally connected
To maintain an intense emotional relationship with someone.
conectado emocionalmente

Related Words

connection
The act of uniting or linking things.
conexión
network
A set of interconnected elements.
red
link
Relationship or connection between people or things.
vínculo

Slang Meanings

To be in the know about everything
You're the most connected in the group, you always know what's going on.
Eres el más conectado del grupo, siempre sabes lo que pasa.
To have good social relationships
With his connection, he will surely get the interview.
Con su conexión, seguro que consigue la entrevista.