estar vinculado/estar ligado/estar conectado
1. to be connected or associated with someone or something
The two companies are linked through a strategic partnership.
As duas empresas estão vinculadas através de uma parceria estratégica.
2. to be joined together physically or logically
These DNA sequences are linked on the same chromosome.
Essas sequências de DNA estão ligadas no mesmo cromossomo.
3. to be associated in someone's mind or in fact
Her name has been linked to the scandal.
Seu nome foi associado ao escândalo.
4. to be in communication or network connection
The computer systems are linked to the main server.
Os sistemas de computador estão conectados ao servidor principal.
The phrase 'be linked' is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English contexts, particularly in business, scientific, and journalistic discourse. In Brazil, 'estar vinculado' is the more formal translation often used in official or academic settings, while 'estar ligado' is more colloquial. The concept of connections and associations is culturally important in both societies, reflected in the frequency of this expression.
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