How do you say 'connection' in Spanish?

The universal translation is conexión, spelled with an x and an accent on the final o, used for technological, transportation, and emotional connections.

What is the difference between conexión and vínculo?

Conexión is the general word for any type of connection, while vínculo specifically refers to an emotional, familial, or personal bond between people.

How do you say 'connecting flight'?

A connecting flight is called vuelo de conexión or vuelo con escala in Spanish — escala referring to the stopover itself.

Spanish vocabulary · Beginner

Connection in Spanish: Conexión

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Conexión · noun · koh-nehk-see-OHN

Conexión is the Spanish word for connection, covering physical links (like electrical or internet connections), transportation transfers, and emotional or personal bonds.

koh-nehk-see-OHN

La conexión a internet en este hotel es muy lenta.

The internet connection at this hotel is very slow.

Connection in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for connection, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
conexión	connection	koh-nehk-see-OHN	Default, widely understood
vínculo	connection		emotional or personal bond
enlace	connection		link or connection between systems or ideas

How Native Speakers Use Conexión

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Technology

Perdí la conexión de Wi-Fi durante la videollamada.

I lost the Wi-Fi connection during the video call.

Describing a technical problem.

Travel

Tenemos una conexión de dos horas en el aeropuerto de Miami.

We have a two-hour connection at the Miami airport.

Discussing a flight layover.

Personal

Sentí una conexión inmediata con ella desde la primera conversación.

I felt an immediate connection with her from the first conversation.

Describing an interpersonal bond.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Conexión

Dropping the accent

Incorrect: No hay buena conexion aquí.

Correct: No hay buena conexión aquí.

Conexión requires a written accent on the final syllable because it is an aguda word ending in -n.

Using conección with double c

Incorrect: La conección es inestable.

Correct: La conexión es inestable.

The correct spelling is conexión with an x, not conección with a double c — this is one of the most common spelling mistakes in Spanish.

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Common Questions About Connection in Spanish

How do you say 'connection' in Spanish?: The universal translation is conexión, spelled with an x and an accent on the final o, used for technological, transportation, and emotional connections.
What is the difference between conexión and vínculo?: Conexión is the general word for any type of connection, while vínculo specifically refers to an emotional, familial, or personal bond between people.
How do you say 'connecting flight'?: A connecting flight is called vuelo de conexión or vuelo con escala in Spanish — escala referring to the stopover itself.