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la correlación means correlation — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 8, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

la correlación

noun • /[lah koh-reh-lah-SYON]/

correlation

Example:

Existe una correlación entre estrés y bajo rendimiento.

There is a correlation between stress and low performance.

🧠 What does la correlación mean?

La correlación refers to a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things. In statistics, it describes the degree to which two variables move in coordination with each other – this could be a positive correlation (they both increase or decrease together), a negative correlation (one increases as the other decreases), or no correlation at all. Outside of statistics, it simply indicates a link or association.

📚 Extra examples

  • Hay una correlación clara entre el tabaquismo y el cáncer de pulmón.
    There's a clear correlation between smoking and lung cancer.
  • Los investigadores estudiaron la correlación entre la dieta y la salud cardiovascular.
    The researchers studied the correlation between diet and cardiovascular health.
  • No siempre hay una correlación directa entre el esfuerzo y el éxito.
    There isn't always a direct correlation between effort and success.
  • La correlación entre las dos variables es insignificante.
    The correlation between the two variables is insignificant.

💡 Did You Know?

While 'correlación' often implies a relationship, it doesn't necessarily mean causation. Two things can be correlated without one directly causing the other.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "la correlación"

Synonyms: la relación, la conexión, la vinculación, la asociación

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'correlation' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'correlation' is 'la correlación'.
How do you pronounce 'la correlación' in Spanish?
It's pronounced roughly as 'la ko-rre-la-thee-ON', with the stress on the final syllable. Listen to a native speaker for the most accurate pronunciation.
How do you use 'la correlación' in a sentence?
You can use 'la correlación' much like you use 'correlation' in English. For example: 'Existe una correlación entre la educación y los ingresos.' (There is a correlation between education and income.)
What is the English translation of 'la correlación'?
The English translation of 'la correlación' is 'correlation'.
Does 'la correlación' change for gender or number?
No, 'correlación' is a feminine singular noun. The plural would be 'las correlaciones' and refers to multiple correlations.
Is 'la correlación' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, 'la correlación' is more common in academic or formal contexts. In everyday conversation, simpler words like 'relación' (relationship) or 'conexión' (connection) might be used instead unless discussing statistics specifically.
Does 'la correlación' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'la correlación' has a fairly straightforward meaning and no common slang or double meanings.
Is 'la correlación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'la correlación' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.

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