comunicaciones
/komunikaθjones/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for communications is comunicaciones.
The term comunicaciones is used to refer to systems, technologies or the field of telecommunications, similar to how it is used in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is comunicación, meaning communication, while the plural form is comunicaciones, meaning communications.
How do you pronounce it?
/komunikaθjones/
Did you know?
- In the context of architecture and urban planning, comunicaciones can refer to the physical links between rooms or buildings, such as a corridor or a door.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb comunicar to mean 'to notify' or 'to inform' a piece of news, whereas in English 'communicate' usually implies a two-way exchange.
- The phrase falta de comunicación is often used as a euphemism for a relationship breakdown or a divorce, rather than just a technical failure to speak.
Examples in context
- Basándose en la suposición de que la vida avanzada, una civilización tecnológicamente capaz que envía comunicaciones, tarda cinco mil millones de años en formarse, los investigadores calcularon que hay unas 36 civilizaciones avanzadas en la Vía Láctea.Based on the assumption that advanced life – a technologically capable civilization that sends out communications – takes up to five billion years to form, the researchers calculated there are about 36 advanced civilizations in the Milky Way.This sentence shows how comunicaciones is used when discussing civilizations sending signals.Tatoeba #10060962 by manufrutos, translation #8850261 by Hybrid
- El cohete puso un satélite de comunicaciones en órbita.The rocket put a communications satellite into orbit.This sentence uses comunicaciones in the context of a communications satellite.Tatoeba #853303 by krash, translation #29374 by trieuho
- Aunque las comunicaciones láser pueden proveer una velocidad aumentada de transmisión de data, las perturbaciones atmosféricas – como las nubes o la turbulencia – pueden interferir con las señales láser mientras atraviesan la atmósfera de la Tierra.While laser communications can provide increased data transfer rates, atmospheric disturbances – such as clouds and turbulence – can interfere with laser signals as they travel through Earth’s atmosphere.This sentence illustrates the use of comunicaciones regarding laser communications and data transmission.Tatoeba #10555984 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10545962 by Hybrid
- El Departamento de Comunicaciones es responsable de la estrategia de marketingThe Communications Department is responsible for the marketing strategy
- La comunicación efectiva es fundamental para el éxito empresarialEffective communication is fundamental for business success
- La empresa emitió un comunicado de prensa para anunciar su nueva alianzaThe company issued a press release to announce its new partnership
- Por favor, envíeme la correspondencia por correo electrónicoPlease send me the correspondence via email
- Tengamos una charla para poder aclarar el malentendidoLet's have a conversation to clarify the misunderstanding
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking at an office about a technical issue.
- AlejandroHay problemas con las comunicaciones en la oficina.There are problems with the communications in the office.
- Lucía¿Te refieres a las comunicaciones por radio?Are you referring to the radio communications?
- AlejandroSí, las comunicaciones no funcionan bien hoy.Yes, the communications are not working well today.
- LucíaVoy a llamar al técnico ahora mismo.I will call the technician right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
