Relación (en. Relationship)
/re.laˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A bond that unites two or more people or things.
The relationship between mother and child is fundamental.
La relación entre madre e hijo es fundamental.
Description of a set of facts or circumstances.
The report presents the relationship of events that occurred.
El informe presenta la relación de eventos ocurridos.
Interaction between two or more elements.
The relationship between variables is the subject of study.
La relación entre variables es objeto de estudio.
Etymology
From the Latin 'relatio', which means 'action of recounting or referring'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
couple relationship
Emotional and/or romantic connection between two people.
relación de pareja
work relationship
Professional bond established between employees and employers.
relación laboral
friendship relationship
Affective link between friends.
relación de amistad
Related Words
relate
To establish bonds or connections between two or more things.
relacionar
public relations professional
A person who engages in creating and maintaining public relations.
relacionista
relational
That which refers to or relates to something.
relacional
Slang Meanings
informal relationship
They have an informal relationship; they are not dating.
Tienen una relación informal, no son novios.
fling
That fling didn't last long.
Ese amorío no duró mucho tiempo.
casual hookup
They had a casual hookup, but in the end, they broke up.
Tenían un rollo, pero al final se separaron.