comunicar
verb
1. to communicate, to convey, to inform + a
information
Common combinations
- comunicar una noticia — to communicate news
- comunicar una decisión — to communicate a decision
- comunicar un resultado — to communicate a result
- El médico comunicó el resultado a la familia.The doctor informed the family of the result.
- El jefe comunicó el cambio por correo.The boss communicated the change by email.
- Te comunicaré la fecha mañana.I’ll let you know the date tomorrow.
2. to communicate, to be in contact con
contact
Common combinations
- comunicarse por teléfono — to communicate by phone
- comunicarse por correo — to communicate by email
- Me comunico con mi hermana cada semana.I keep in touch with my sister every week.
- ¿Puedes comunicarte con el médico?Can you get in touch with the doctor?
- Nos comunicamos por correo.We communicate by email.
3. to connect, to link con
spaces
Common combinations
- comunicar dos espacios — to connect two spaces
- comunicar con el exterior — to connect to the outside
- Dos pasillos comunican con el jardín.Two corridors lead to the garden.
- La puerta comunica la cocina con el patio.The door connects the kitchen to the patio.
- El túnel comunica los dos barrios.The tunnel connects the two neighborhoods.
Same root