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ligado

linked, connected

adjective lee-GAH-doh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: From 'ligar' (to bind), from Latin 'ligare' (to tie).

Also means

tied (to)

Usage Note

Ligado is the past participle of ligar used as an adjective, meaning connected or bound to something. It commonly appears in the construction estar ligado a (to be linked to, to be tied to). In music, ligado is the legato technique — notes played smoothly and connected. The noun liga (league, alliance, rubber band) shares the same root.

Examples

"Su éxito está ligado a años de trabajo."

Natural Translation

His success is linked to years of work.

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