comunicar
/komuniˈkaɾ/
The English phrase communicate is translated into Spanish as comunicar.
The verb is used to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means.
Meaning: to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means (verb)
Which one should you use?
The non-reflexive comunicar is typically used when the focus is on the transmission of a specific message or news, whereas comunicarse focuses on the interaction between people.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Spanish spoken in Spain may use hablar to mean communicate.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the act of communicating with another person or among a group, the reflexive form comunicarse is frequently used. When the verb means to convey a specific piece of information to a person, it follows the pattern of comunicar [object] a [person].
How do you pronounce it?
/komuniˈkaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word comunicar can be used in architecture to describe two rooms that are connected by a door, such as habitaciones comunicadas.
- The word comunicar shares the same Latin root as comulgar, which is the verb used for taking communion in a religious service.
- The word comunicación in Spanish can refer specifically to a formal academic paper or a short report, not just the general process of communicating.
Examples in context
- Él quiere comunicarse conmigo.He wants to communicate with me.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use comunicar when someone wants to communicate with another person.Tatoeba #12889495 by ecorralest101, translation #13268468 by araneo
- Nos podemos comunicar en francés.We can communicate in French.This sentence is useful for showing how to use comunicar when talking about the language used to communicate.Tatoeba #9439971 by eltacodemex, translation #7981414 by CK
- Usamos palabras para comunicarnos.We use words in order to communicate.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use comunicar when describing how words are used to communicate.Tatoeba #865302 by Rafp, translation #28215 by CK
- El gerente necesita comunicar las nuevas políticas a los empleados.The manager needs to communicate the new policies to the employees.
- La compañía debe transmitir de manera clara sus objetivos a los inversores.The company must clearly communicate its goals to the investors.
- No me lo dijiste claramente.You didn't communicate it clearly to me.
- ¿Podrías comunicarte con el equipo de ventas?Could you communicate with the sales team?
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing a project at work.
- Lucía¿Cómo vas a comunicar el cambio?How are you going to communicate the change?
- MateoVoy a enviar un correo a todo el equipo.I am going to send an email to the whole team.
- LucíaEs mejor comunicar los detalles por escrito.It is better to communicate the details in writing.
- MateoTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “communicate” translations and entries comunicar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comunicar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
