bond

S2 W1

BrE /bɒnd/ AmE /bɑːnd/

noun en → es

1 RELATIONSHIP B1

a close and friendly relationship between people, especially when it is based on trust or shared experiences

relación cercana, amistad, vínculo

  • have a bond with somebody

Collocations family bond · friendship bond

  • They have a strong bond.

    Tienen una fuerte relación.

2 LEGAL AGREEMENT B1

a formal agreement or contract, especially one that is written and signed by both parties involved

contrato, acuerdo legal

  • make a bond with somebody

Collocations bond of trust · legal bond

  • The company made a bond with the supplier.

    La empresa hizo un acuerdo legal con el proveedor.

3 FINANCE B2

a type of loan that is sold to people or companies as an investment, and the money borrowed must be paid back with interest over a period of time

bono, obligación

  • issue bonds

Collocations government bond · corporate bond

  • The company issued new bonds.

    La empresa emitió nuevos bonos.

4 CHEMISTRY C1

a strong connection between atoms or molecules that holds them together in a chemical compound

enlace químico, unión

  • chemical bond

Collocations covalent bond · ionic bond

  • The chemical bond between the atoms is strong.

    El enlace químico entre los átomos es fuerte.

5 SECURITY B2

something that is given as security or a guarantee for the repayment of money borrowed, especially in business transactions

garantía, fianza

  • provide a bond

Collocations surety bond · performance bond

  • The company provided a bond as security.

    La empresa proporcionó una garantía como seguridad.

6 BRICKWORK C1

the way in which bricks are laid, especially the pattern of overlapping rows

muro de ladrillos, albañilería

  • brick bond

Collocations English bond · Flemish bond

  • The brickwork has a Flemish bond.

    La albañilería tiene un enlazado flamenco.

7 STRENGTH C1

the strength or toughness of something, especially when it is tested under pressure or strain

resistencia, fuerza

  • test the bond

Collocations strength of a material · structural integrity

  • The test showed that the bond was strong.

    La prueba mostró que la resistencia era fuerte.

8 PERSON B2

a person who is employed to work for a company or organization, especially in a skilled job

empleado, trabajador

  • bond of employment

Collocations full-time bond · part-time bond

  • The company has a strong bond with its employees.

    La empresa tiene una fuerte relación con sus empleados.