noun

la comunicación

communication

Intercambio de información, ideas o sentimientos entre dos o más personas para entenderse.

Definition & meaning

Comunicación means communication: the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings between people or groups.

It can also refer to:

  • A message or official notice, especially in a formal context.
  • A connection or link between places, such as a transport route.
  • Communications as a field involving media, public relations, or telecommunications.

Grammar & Word origin

Comunicación is a feminine noun. Its plural is comunicaciones .

It comes from Latin communicatio, meaning “sharing” or “imparting.” It is related to the verb comunicar , “to communicate.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • intercambio — “exchange”; emphasizes the two-way sharing of information or ideas.
  • mensaje — “message”; refers to the content communicated rather than the process.
  • conexión — “connection”; a synonym when referring to a link between places or systems.
  • incomunicación — “lack of communication” or “isolation”; the opposite of being able to communicate.

Common phrases & collocations

  • medios de comunicación — media or means of communication.
  • comunicación no verbal — nonverbal communication.
  • vías de comunicación — transport routes or communication links.

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Examples

La comunicación es importante en el trabajo.noun

Communication is important at work.

La comunicación ayuda a resolver muchos problemas.noun

Communication helps solve many problems.

¿Crees que la comunicación ha mejorado con la tecnología?noun

Do you think that communication has improved with technology?

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