enlace
/enˈlaθe/
The Spanish word for liaison is enlace.
enlace refers to the communication or connection between two parties or groups.
Meaning: communication between two parties or groups (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word enlace is composed of the prefix en- (into/on) and lace (from lazo, meaning tie or bond), literally meaning a tying together or a link.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, enlace is predominantly used in formal contexts. In Spain, coordinador/coordinadora can be employed in formal contexts to refer to a liaison.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of enlace is enlaces.
How do you pronounce it?
/enˈlaθe/
Did you know?
- The word enlace is derived from the Latin inlaqueāre, which originally referred to the act of entangling or catching something in a snare.
- In the digital age, enlace has become the standard term for a 'hyperlink' on the internet.
- While enlace means a connection, the word lazo (the root of enlace) is also used to describe the 'bond' of kinship or family ties.
Examples in context
- Hemos nombrado a María como enlace entre nuestros departamentos.We have appointed María as the liaison between our departments.
- Necesitamos un coordinador que sirva de enlace entre ambas organizaciones.We need a coordinator to serve as a liaison between both organizations.
- Pedro siempre fue un buen intermediario entre los vecinos y el ayuntamiento.Pedro was always a good liaison between the neighbors and the city council.
- María funge como enlazadora entre los equipos de marketing y ventas.María acts as a liaison between the marketing and sales teams.
- El embajador será el enlace entre ambos países durante las negociaciones.The ambassador will be the liaison between both countries during the negotiations.
- Necesitamos un intermediario que facilite la comunicación entre las partes involucradas.We need a liaison who facilitates communication between the parties involved.
- María cumplió un papel clave como coordinadora entre los equipos de diseño y producción.María played a key role as a liaison between the design and production teams.
- El enlace entre los dos departamentos es fundamental.The liaison between the two departments is fundamental.
- Necesitamos un enlace entre los dos departamentos.We need a liaison between the two departments.
- El enlace con la otra empresa es fundamental.The liaison with the other company is fundamental.
- Ella actúa como enlace para el equipo.She acts as a liaison for the team.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a new project at the office.
- Daniel¿Cómo será el enlace con el cliente?How will the liaison with the client be?
- ElenaDaniel, yo seré el enlace principal.Daniel, I will be the main liaison.
- DanielEso facilitará mucho el trabajo.That will facilitate the work a lot.
- ElenaAsí mantendremos la comunicación clara.That way we will keep the communication clear.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry enlace, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enlace, CC BY-SA 4.0.
