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acoplar

to couple

verb ah-koh-PLAHR Rare

Also means

to connect

Usage Note

Acoplar covers mechanical coupling (joining two parts or systems) and figurative pairing (people, ideas). The reflexive acoplarse means to fit together or adapt to a new situation — a learner-friendly near-synonym is conectar, but acoplar implies a tight, interlocking fit. In electronics and physics it refers to coupling signals or systems.

Examples

"Hay que acoplar los dos tubos antes de encender el motor."

Natural Translation

You need to couple the two pipes before starting the engine.

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