Conectar (en. Connect)

/konektar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Join or link two or more elements so they work together.
I am going to connect the television to the computer.
Voy a conectar el televisión a la computadora.
Establish communication between people or devices.
I need to connect with my friends through social media.
Necesito conectar con mis amigos a través de las redes sociales.
Relate ideas or concepts.
It is important to connect theory with practice.
Es importante conectar la teoría con la práctica.

Etymology

From Latin 'connectere', which means to unite.

Common Phrases and Expressions

connect the dots
Relate or unite various ideas or situations.
conectar puntos
connect with someone
Establish communication or a personal relationship.
conectar con alguien
connect to the internet
Establish a connection to the internet network.
conectar a internet

Related Words

connection
The link or relationship between two or more elements.
conexión
connectivity
The ability to establish connections between different devices.
conectividad

Slang Meanings

Establish contact or communication.
Let's connect via WhatsApp.
Vamos a conectar por WhatsApp.
To be in the loop or in tune with someone.
She and I connected well from the start.
Ella y yo conectamos bien desde el principio.