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Link in Spanish: Enlace

Enlace · noun · ehn-LAH-seh

Enlace is the Spanish word for link, used for web URLs, connections between ideas, or bonds between people.

ehn-LAH-seh

Te envié el enlace por correo electrónico.

I sent you the link by email.

Link in Spanish: Quick Reference

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

SpanishEnglishPronunciationRegion / Register
enlacelinkehn-LAH-sehDefault, widely understood
vínculolinkbond or connection
linklinkborrowed anglicism in tech contexts
ligalinkMexico, informal for URL

How Native Speakers Use Enlace

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

Digital context

Haz clic en el enlace para descargar el archivo.

Click the link to download the file.

Giving instructions for a file download.

Metaphorical connection

Existe un vínculo fuerte entre las dos comunidades.

There is a strong link between the two communities.

Describing a social connection.

Informal tech usage

Pásame la liga del video.

Send me the link to the video.

Requesting a URL casually in Mexico.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Enlace

Using vínculo for web links

Incorrect: Abre el vínculo en tu navegador.

Correct: Abre el enlace en tu navegador.

While vínculo means link in the sense of a bond or tie, enlace is the standard term for a clickable web link or URL.

Using link without adapting

Incorrect: Te mando el link. (understood but not standard)

Correct: Te mando el enlace.

Although the English word link is widely understood, enlace is the proper Spanish term recommended in formal and written communication.

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Common Questions About Link in Spanish

How do you say 'link' in Spanish?
For web links and URLs, the standard word is enlace — in Mexico you may also hear liga, and in informal tech conversations the English word link is sometimes borrowed directly.
What is the difference between enlace and vínculo?
Enlace is used for hyperlinks and direct connections, while vínculo refers to emotional bonds, ties, or abstract relationships between people or ideas.
Can enlace mean anything besides a web link?
Enlace can also mean a liaison or contact person, a chemical bond in science, or even a wedding ceremony in formal Spanish — the core meaning is always some form of connection.