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relacionar means to relate — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 12, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

relacionar

verb • /[re-la-syo-NAR]/

to relate

Example:

Relaciona los conceptos con ejemplos.

Relate the concepts with examples.

🧠 What does relacionar mean?

The verb 'relacionar' means to establish or point out a connection, correspondence, or link between two or more things, people, or ideas. It is often used to show how one concept is associated with or has an effect on another. The reflexive form, 'relacionarse con', means to interact with or have a social relationship with people.

📚 Extra examples

  • El estudio relaciona directamente la dieta con la salud cardiovascular.
    The study directly relates diet to cardiovascular health.
  • Es importante saber relacionarse con los colegas en el trabajo.
    It is important to know how to get along with colleagues at work.
  • No consigo relacionar el título del libro con su contenido.
    I can't connect the title of the book with its content.

💡 Did You Know?

A common point of confusion for English speakers is the difference between 'relacionar' and 'relacionarse'. 'Relacionar' is about connecting concepts (relacionar A con B). 'Relacionarse con' is about social interaction (me relaciono con mis amigos). To express empathy or identification, the phrase 'sentirse identificado con' is used.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "relacionar"

Synonyms: asociar, vincular, conectar, enlazar
Opposites: separar, desvincular, aislar, desconectar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to relate' in Spanish?
The most direct translation is 'relacionar'. For social interaction, use the reflexive form 'relacionarse con alguien'. To express emotional identification, as in 'I relate to that feeling', a better phrase is 'me identifico con ese sentimiento'.
How do you pronounce 'relacionar' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /rre-la-syo-NAR/. The initial 'r' is rolled, and the stress falls on the final syllable '-nar'.
How do you use 'relacionar' in a sentence?
An example is: 'El profesor nos pidió relacionar los eventos históricos con sus causas.' (The teacher asked us to relate the historical events to their causes.)
What is the English translation of 'relacionar'?
The primary English translation is 'to relate'. Other valid translations include 'to link', 'to connect', and 'to associate'.
Does 'relacionar' change for gender or number?
As a verb, 'relacionar' is conjugated for person and tense, not gender. However, its past participle, 'relacionado', acts as an adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'el tema relacionado', 'la idea relacionada').
Is 'relacionar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is quite common. The non-reflexive form is frequently used in formal, academic, and professional contexts. The reflexive form 'relacionarse' is very common in everyday conversation to talk about socializing and relationships.
Does 'relacionar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'relacionar' is a standard verb without common slang interpretations or significant double meanings. Its meaning is consistent and straightforward.
Is 'relacionar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the use and meaning of 'relacionar' and 'relacionarse' are consistent across all major varieties of Spanish in both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'relacionar' in Spanish?
'Relacionar' is a regular -ar verb. For example, in the present indicative tense: yo relaciono, tú relacionas, él/ella/usted relaciona, nosotros relacionamos, vosotros relacionáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes relacionan.

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