conexión
/koneɡˈsjon/feminine
The Spanish word for connection is conexión.
conexión is the most direct and commonly used translation for connection and is versatile for both formal and informal contexts. It is used to describe a feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people.
Meaning: feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, enlace may be used to convey the idea of connection.
How does it change in a sentence?
conexión is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine article la. The plural form of the word is conexiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/koneɡˈsjon/
Did you know?
- The word 'enlace' can also refer to a 'wedding' or 'marriage' in certain formal or poetic contexts, moving far beyond a simple connection.
- While conexión describes a mental or emotional bond, Spanish speakers often use química (chemistry) to describe that spark of immediate connection between two people.
- In a professional networking context, a Spanish speaker might refer to 'contactos' rather than 'conexiones' to describe their circle of acquaintances.
Examples in context
- Mi conexión a Internet es lenta.My Internet connection is slow.This sentence uses conexión to describe the speed of an internet connection.Tatoeba #3099184 by marcelostockle, translation #3093806 by Hybrid
- Me cortaron la conexión a Internet.My internet connection was cut off.This sentence uses conexión to describe an internet connection being cut off.Tatoeba #1361248 by marcelostockle, translation #326868 by CK
- Mi conexión a Internet es muy lenta.My Internet connection is very slow.This sentence uses conexión to describe an internet connection being very slow.Tatoeba #12704544 by ecorralest101, translation #12480089 by reubsboyd
- Pienso que tenemos un vínculo especialI think we have a special connection
- Estoy buscando establecer una relación comercialI am looking to establish a business connection
- Existe un lazo importante entre nuestros paísesThere is an important connection between our countries
- Tenemos una conexión especialWe have a special connection
- Tenemos mucha afinidadWe have a strong connection
- Después de varias conversaciones, nació un vínculo especial entre Marco y Ana.After several conversations, a special connection was born between Marco and Ana.
- Cristina y Juan tienen una gran afinidad.Cristina and Juan have a great connection.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about how well they get along.
- AlejandroSiento una conexión especial contigo, Sofía.I feel a special connection with you, Sofía.
- SofíaYo también siento esa conexión, Alejandro.I feel that connection too, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs muy fácil hablar de todo.It is very easy to talk about everything.
- SofíaSí, nuestra conexión es muy natural.Yes, our connection is very natural.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “connection” translations and entries conexión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
