What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
eslabón
Example
El eslabón que conecta las dos cadenas está oxidado. [eslabón: noun]
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La comunicación es un eslabón importante en el éxito de cualquier proyecto. [eslabón: noun]
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El eslabón más débil de la cadena es el que se rompe primero. [eslabón: noun]
link
Example
The chain broke because one of the links was weak. [link: noun]
Example
Click on the link to access the article. [link: noun]
Example
There is a strong link between exercise and mental health. [link: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Link is more common than eslabón in everyday language, especially in English-speaking countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between eslabón and link?
Both eslabón and link can be used in formal or technical contexts, but eslabón may be more commonly used in technical contexts in Spanish-speaking countries.
