nexus

BrE /ˈnek.səs/ AmE /ˈnek.səs/

noun en → es

1 LINK/CONNECTION [singular] B2

a connection or link between two things, especially one that is important for understanding a situation

nexo, conexión, relación

  • the nexus between A and B

Collocations nexus of ideas · nexus between politics and economics

  • There is a strong nexus between poverty and crime.

    Hay una fuerte conexión entre la pobreza y el crimen.

2 CENTRAL POINT [singular] C1

a central point or place where different things come together and are connected

centro, punto de encuentro

  • the nexus of something

Collocations nexus of activity · nexus of power

  • The city is the nexus of all business activities.

    La ciudad es el centro de todas las actividades empresariales.