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conexão

[kə.nɛk.ˈsɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: conexões
connection
1. A link or junction between two or more things
The connection between the two cities is by highway.
A conexão entre as duas cidades é por rodovia.
2. A relationship or association between people or entities
He has important connections in the government.
Ele tem conexões importantes no governo.
3. A transfer or linking of transportation routes
I have a connection to the next flight in two hours.
Tenho uma conexão para o próximo voo em duas horas.
4. In technology, a link enabling data transfer between devices or networks
The internet connection is very slow today.
A conexão de internet está muito lenta hoje.
Synonyms
ligaçãorelaçãovínculoeloenlacecontato
Antonyms
desconexãoseparaçãorupturadesligamento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conexão
standard usage
São Paulo
conexão
standard usage
Portugal
conexão
also used; sometimes 'ligação' is preferred in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer conexão com alguém (to make a connection with someone)
perder a conexão (to lose the connection)
estar conectado (to be connected)
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