conectar

Senses

1. 1.

   to connect

   to establish a physical or logical link between two or more things

2. 2.

   to connect, to link up

   to establish communication or network access (technology)

3. 3.

   to connect (with)

   to establish a personal or emotional bond with someone

Examples

• "Preciso conectar o cabo HDMI na TV."

  I need to connect the HDMI cable to the TV.

• "Não consigo conectar meu celular ao Wi-Fi."

  I can't connect my phone to the Wi-Fi.

• "É importante conectar-se com pessoas que compartilham seus valores."

  It's important to connect with people who share your values.

Usage

Very common in both technological and interpersonal contexts. Often used reflexively (conectar-se) when talking about establishing relationships or network connections. Common collocations: conectar à internet, conectar-se com alguém, conectar dispositivos.