communication

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BrE /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃn/ AmE /kəˌmuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃn/

noun en → es

1 EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION [uncountable] A1

the process of sending or receiving information, ideas, feelings, etc. by speaking, writing, using a telephone, etc.

comunicación, intercambio de información

  • communication between A and B

Collocations effective communication · verbal communication

  • Good communication is essential in any relationship.

    Una buena comunicación es esencial en cualquier relación.

2 TECHNOLOGY [countable] B1

a system or method of sending and receiving information, such as by telephone, radio, television, etc.

sistema de comunicación, medio de comunicación

  • communication network

Collocations satellite communication · mobile phone communication

  • The company has invested in new communication technology.

    La empresa ha invertido en nueva tecnología de comunicación.

1 MESSAGE [countable] B2

a message or piece of information sent to someone, especially by telephone, letter, email, etc.

comunicado, mensaje

  • send a communication

Collocations official communication · written communication

  • The company received an important communication from the client.

    La empresa recibió una comunicación importante del cliente.

1 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT [countable] C1

a public announcement or statement, especially one made by a government or organization.

comunicado de prensa, declaración pública

  • make a communication

Collocations press communication · government communication

  • The government issued a communication about the new policy.

    El gobierno emitió un comunicado sobre la nueva política.

1 TEACHING [uncountable] B2

the process of teaching or learning something, especially in a formal setting such as school.

enseñanza, aprendizaje

  • communication skills

Collocations educational communication · teaching communication

  • The course focuses on improving students' communication skills.

    El curso se centra en mejorar las habilidades de comunicación de los estudiantes.

1 MEDIA [uncountable] C1

the mass media, such as newspapers, television, and radio.

medios de comunicación, prensa

  • in the communication

Collocations mass communication · media communication

  • The story was covered in all forms of communication.

    La historia fue cubierta en todos los medios de comunicación.

1 BIOLOGY [uncountable] C1

the exchange of information between living things, especially by means of chemical substances.

comunicación biológica, intercambio químico

  • chemical communication

Collocations pheromone communication · cellular communication

  • The study focuses on chemical communication in insects.

    El estudio se centra en la comunicación química en insectos.

1 SPORT [uncountable] C1

the act of passing the ball or puck to a teammate in sports such as football, basketball, and ice hockey.

pase, comunicación en el deporte

  • make a communication

Collocations football communication · basketball communication

  • The team's success depends on good communication between players.

    El éxito del equipo depende de una buena comunicación entre los jugadores.