is linked to

[/ɪz lɪŋkt tu/]
verb phrase
está vinculado a
1. to be connected or associated with something or someone
This disease is linked to poor nutrition.
Esta doença está vinculada à má nutrição.
2. to have a relationship or connection with
The suspect is linked to three robberies.
O suspeito está vinculado a três assaltos.
3. to be joined together or related in some way
The two events are linked to each other.
Os dois eventos estão vinculados um ao outro.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'está vinculado a' is the formal and standard translation used in academic, legal, and professional contexts. In informal speech, especially in Rio de Janeiro, 'tá ligado com' is commonly used but is considered more colloquial. The phrase is widely used in news reporting, scientific writing, and crime investigations in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
is connected to / is tied up with
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is connected tois associated withis related tois tied tois bound to
Antonyms / Antônimos
is unrelated tois disconnected fromis independent fromis separate from

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está vinculado a
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
tá ligado com / está ligado a
more informal/colloquial variant
São Paulo
está vinculado a / está conectado a
formal and business contexts prefer this
Portugal
está ligado a / está associado a
both forms used, slightly different connotation

Related Words

linkconnectionassociationrelationshipcorrelationbondtie

Related Idioms & Phrases

linked arm in arm
chain of links
missing link
the link between cause and effect
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