relationship

• Sustantivo que designa el modo de conexión entre dos o más personas, grupos o cosas, o el estado de estar relacionado; también puede referirse a vínculos afectivos o de parentesco.

A noun referring to the way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected, or the state of being connected.

1. Connection between peopleA2formal

   The way in which two or more people or groups feel about each other and behave towards each other.

   Relación entre personas

   • They have a very close relationship with their grandparents.
   • The relationship between the manager and the staff is professional.
   • Building a good relationship takes time and effort.

   Sinónimosaffinityassociationbondchemistryconnectioninteractionlinkrapportunderstanding

2. Romantic or intimate connectionA2formal

   A romantic or sexual friendship between two people.

   Relación romántica o íntima

   • She is in a serious relationship with her boyfriend.
   • They ended their relationship after five years.
   • A healthy relationship requires trust and communication.

   Sinónimosaffairattachmentcourtshipintimacyinvolvementliaisonlove affairromance

3. Connection between thingsB1formal

   The way in which two or more things are connected or affect each other.

   relación entre cosas

   • There is a direct relationship between exercise and good health.
   • The study examines the relationship between income and education.
   • Scientists are exploring the relationship between diet and disease.

   Sinónimosassociationbondconnectioncorrelationinterdependenceinterrelationlinkrelationtie