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• Sustantivo que denota un vínculo o conexión entre personas, cosas o materiales, incluyendo la fuerza que los une; también un instrumento financiero que representa un préstamo otorgado por un inversor a un prestatario.

A noun referring to a connection, link, or binding force between people, things, or materials; also a financial instrument representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

1. Connection or relationshipB1formal

   A strong connection or emotional tie between people or groups.

   Vínculo o lazo afectivo

   • The bond between mother and child is very strong.
   • They formed a close bond during their years of working together.
   • Shared experiences often create lasting bonds.

   Sinónimosaffinityallianceassociationattachmentconnectionkinshiplinktieunion

   Antónimosbreakdisconnectiondivisionestrangementriftseparation

2. Legal agreementB2formallegal

   A formal written agreement, often involving money, that is legally binding.

   Acuerdo legal vinculante

   • The company issued bonds to raise capital.
   • He signed a bond to guarantee the loan.
   • The court set a bond of $10,000 for his release.

   Sinónimosagreementcompactcontractcovenantpact

3. Chemical bondB2formalscientific

   The force that holds atoms together in a molecule.

   Enlace químico

   • A covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons.
   • The hydrogen bond is crucial for the structure of water.
   • Ionic bonds form between metals and non-metals.

   Sinónimoschemical bondlinkage

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de formar un vínculo, apego o relación con alguien o algo, o de unir o fijar firmemente.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming a connection, attachment, or relationship with someone or something, or to stick together securely.

1. Form a connectionB1formal

   To develop a close emotional or personal relationship with someone.

   establecer un vínculo afectivo

   • The mother and child bonded immediately after birth.
   • They bonded over their shared love of music.
   • Team-building activities help colleagues bond with each other.

   Sinónimosallyattachbefriendbindconnectlinkrelateunite

   Antónimosalienatedistancedivideestrangeseparate

2. Stick togetherB1formal

   To join or be joined securely to something else, often using an adhesive.

   Unir, pegar

   • The glue bonds the two pieces of wood together.
   • Heat and pressure cause the materials to bond.
   • This adhesive bonds strongly to metal surfaces.

   Sinónimosadhereattachbindcohereconnectfastenfusegluejoinstick

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectseparatesplit

3. Financial guaranteeB2formalbusiness

   To provide a guarantee or security for a loan or contract.

   afianzar

   • The company bonded its employees to ensure financial security.
   • They bonded the loan with their property as collateral.
   • The contractor was bonded to guarantee completion of the project.

   Sinónimosguaranteemortgagepledgesecure