Implicar (en. Involve)

/impliˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To involve someone in a situation, especially in a context of responsibility.
The decision you made may implicate the whole family.
La decisión que tomaste puede implicar a toda la familia.
To make something necessary in relation to something else.
The new project will imply more hours of work.
El nuevo proyecto implicará más horas de trabajo.
To suggest or imply a relationship or consequence.
His words implied that there was a larger problem.
Sus palabras implicaron que había un problema mayor.

Etymology

From the Latin 'implicare', which means to wrap or include.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to implicate someone
To make someone part of a situation.
implicar a alguien
to imply risks
To suggest that there are associated dangers.
implicar riesgos
to imply a change
To mean that a modification is needed.
implicar un cambio

Related Words

implication
The act of implicating or the effect of being involved.
implicación
complication
A situation that becomes more difficult or complex due to the involvement of more factors.
complicación
responsibility
The state of being obliged to respond or be accountable for something.
responsabilidad

Slang Meanings

Implying something without stating it directly.
When he said he couldn't come, he implied he had other plans.
Cuando dijo que no podía venir, implicó que tenía otros planes.
To make someone legally involved in a matter.
They implicated Juan in the case without evidence.
Ellos implicaron a Juan en el caso sin pruebas.