conectar
verb
1. to connect, to link conectar algo a/con algo
devices or places
Common combinations
- conectar dos aparatos — to connect two devices
- conexión a internet — internet connection
- cable de conexión — connection cable
- Conecta el teléfono al ordenador.Connect the phone to the computer.
- El puente conecta los dos barrios.The bridge connects the two neighborhoods.
- No puedo conectar la impresora a la red.I can't connect the printer to the network.
2. to click, to connect conectar con
understand each other or feel a bond
Common combinations
- conectar enseguida — to click straight away
- conectar emocionalmente — to connect emotionally
- Hablamos un rato y conectamos enseguida.We talked for a while and clicked straight away.
- Ella conecta bien con los niños.She connects well with children.
- El actor conectó con el público desde el principio.The actor connected with the audience from the start.
3. to switch on, to turn on
start an appliance
Common combinations
- conectar la radio — to turn on the radio
- conectar el aire acondicionado — to turn on the air conditioning
- Conecta la radio y escucha las noticias.Turn on the radio and listen to the news.
- Conecté el calefactor antes de dormir.I turned on the heater before going to bed.
- El técnico conectó el equipo.The technician switched on the equipment.
4. to hit, to make contact
hit a ball or opponent in sport
Common combinations
- conectar un jonrón — to hit a home run
- conectar un golpe — to land a punch
- El bateador conectó un jonrón.The batter hit a home run.
- El delantero conectó un buen cabezazo.The forward connected with a good header.
- La boxeadora conectó varios golpes.The boxer landed several punches.
Same root