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"Conexión" is a noun which is often translated as "connection", and "nexo" is a noun which is often translated as "nexus". Learn more about the difference between "conexión" and "nexo" below.
la conexión(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. connection
No existe conexión entre ambos ataques aunque guarden similitud.There is no connection between the two attacks even if they look similar.
a. connection
La conexión falla porque hay un cable suelto.The connection doesn't work because there is a loose cable.
a. connection
Se perdió la conexión porque mi computadora ya no se conecta a la red.The connection was dropped because my computer stopped connecting to the Internet.
b. link
La presentadora de televisión recuperó la conexión con el estudio.The TV host recovered the link to the studio.
4. (point of contact) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. contact
Tengo conexiones en varios países gracias a las redes sociales.I have contacts in several countries thanks to social media.
b. connection
Cuando Julia necesita un favor, tiene muchas conexiones que pueden ayudarla.When Julia needs a favor, she has many connections who can help her.
las conexiones
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. connections
Es bueno que conozcas a Pedro y a Ramón. Tienen muchísimas conexiones en la comunidad y te ayudarán a establecerte aquí.It's a good thing you know Pedro and Ramon. They have lots of connections in the community, and they'll help you get established here.
el nexo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (tie)
b. link
El nexo entre publicidad y consumismo es muy estrecho.There's a close link between advertising and consumerism.
c. connection
Los gemelos tienen un fuerte nexo desde que nacen.The twins have had a strong connection since they were born.
a. connective
Aprendimos a utilizar los nexos para unir dos partes de una frase.We learned to use connectives to link two parts of a sentence.
