combinación
/kombinaˈθjon/
The English word combination is translated into Spanish as combinación.
combinación is used to describe an object formed by combining.
Meaning: an object formed by combining (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of combinación is combinaciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/kombinaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- While 'combinación' refers to the act of mixing, the word 'combinado' is often used in Spanish-speaking restaurants to describe a 'combo' or a meal that combines several items.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'combinación' of clothes or colors is more commonly referred to as an 'conjunto' or 'outfit' in daily conversation.
- The root of 'combinación' traces back to the Latin 'combinare', which literally means 'to bind together' using the prefix 'com-' and 'binare' from 'bi-', meaning 'two'.
Examples in context
- La combinación de teclas ctrl-Z deshace los cambios.The key combination ctrl-Z undoes your changes.This sentence shows how to use combinación when referring to a key combination.Tatoeba #5306521 by wallebot, translation #5336187 by Amittai
- El acné acompañado de eccema es una fea combinación.Acne coupled with eczema is a nasty combination.This sentence demonstrates using combinación to describe a combination of medical conditions.Tatoeba #13268179 by Eremon, translation #9419194 by BobbyLee
- La combinación de teclas ctrl-Z revierte los cambios.The key combination ctrl-Z reverts your changes.This sentence provides another example of using combinación regarding a key combination.Tatoeba #5306519 by wallebot, translation #5336194 by Amittai
- La combinación de colores es perfectaThe combination of colors is perfect
- La mezcla de estilos en esta canción es genialThe combination of styles in this song is awesome
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a lock on a suitcase.
- Javier¿Te acuerdas de la combinación de la maleta?Do you remember the combination for the suitcase?
- LucíaNo, creo que la olvidé.No, I think I forgot it.
- JavierPrueba con la combinación de tu cumpleaños.Try the combination of your birthday.
- LucíaTienes razón, ¡ya abrió!You're right, it opened!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry combinación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries combinación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
