vinculación
/binkulaˈθjon/
The English word "bonding" is translated into Spanish as vinculación.
vinculación refers to the act by which something is bonded. It is used in formal, technical or legal contexts to describe the act of establishing a bond, connection or link between entities, such as companies, legal parties or chemical elements.
Meaning: act by which something is bonded (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/binkulaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- While vinculación handles technical bonds, Spanish uses apego for emotional 'bonding'. This word is more closely related to 'clinging' or 'attachment' than to a formal link.
- The term vinculación comes from the Latin vinculātiōnem, which originally referred to the physical act of binding someone with a chain.
- The word vinculación is a close relative of the mathematical 'vinculum', the horizontal line used in fractions or square roots to group terms.
Examples in context
- Tuvimos una profunda conexión desde el primer momento en que nos conocimos.We had a deep bond from the first moment we met.
- Durante la conferencia, pudimos establecer vínculos importantes con otros profesionales de la industria.During the conference, we were able to establish significant bonds with other industry professionals.
- Después de trabajar juntos en varios proyectos, hemos logrado forjar una relación basada en la confianza y el respeto mutuo.After working together on several projects, we have managed to forge a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
- Desde que nos conocimos en la fiesta, supimos que haríamos clic.Since we met at the party, we knew we would bond.
- Desde el primer momento que nos vimos, congeniamos de inmediato.From the first moment we saw each other, we immediately bonded.
- Tenemos una gran afinidad y siempre disfrutamos de nuestra compañía.We have a great bond and always enjoy each other's company.
- La vinculación de los componentes es necesaria.The bonding of the components is necessary.
- Hubo una vinculación fuerte entre los materiales.There was a strong bonding between the materials.
- Revisamos la vinculación de las piezas en la fábrica.We checked the bonding of the parts in the factory.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a new company retreat.
- DanielCreo que el retiro ayudará a nuestra vinculación.I think the retreat will help our bonding.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel. Será muy útil.You are right, Daniel. It will be very useful.
- Daniel¿Qué actividades sugieres para lograrlo?What activities do you suggest to achieve it?
- MaríaPodemos hacer deportes en equipo, María sugiere eso.We could do team sports, María suggests that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vinculación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vinculación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
