bonding

• Describe el proceso de formación de un vínculo emocional cercano o de una relación con alguien o algo. También se refiere a lo que favorece o crea ese apego o conexión.

Describes the process of forming a close emotional connection or relationship with someone or something.

1. Forming emotional connectionsB2informal

   Describing the process of developing close emotional ties or relationships.

   creación de vínculos afectivos

   • They had a bonding experience during their hiking trip.
   • The team-building exercises were very bonding for the group.
   • She described their conversation as a bonding moment.

   Sinónimosbinding

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de formar un vínculo emocional estrecho entre personas, o la unión de materiales mediante adhesivo o enlace químico.

A noun referring to the process of forming a close emotional connection or relationship between people, or the process of joining materials together using an adhesive or chemical bond.

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1. Emotional connectionB2formal

   The process of forming a close emotional relationship between people.

   Vínculo afectivo

   • Mother-child bonding is crucial in early development.
   • Team bonding activities help improve workplace relationships.
   • They spent the weekend camping to strengthen their family bonding.

   Sinónimosaffinityattachmentclosenessconnectionrapporttie

2. Chemical bondingC1formalscientific

   The process by which atoms or molecules form chemical bonds.

   Enlace químico

   • Hydrogen bonding is responsible for the unique properties of water.
   • The bonding between carbon atoms creates strong molecular structures.
   • Ionic bonding occurs when electrons are transferred between atoms.

   Sinónimosbindinglinkageunion

• 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