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convergencia
/koɱ.beɾˈxen.θja/
convergence
La convergencia de las tecnologías digitales ha transformado la sociedad.
The convergence of digital technologies has transformed society.
general
The process of coming together from different directions or origins to form a single point or entity.
La convergencia de los ríos forma un delta.
The convergence of the rivers forms a delta.
Often used in scientific, technological, or social contexts to describe the merging of distinct elements.
Technology
technical
In media and telecommunications, the merging of different technologies or services into a unified system.
La convergencia de la televisión y el internet ha creado nuevas formas de entretenimiento.
The convergence of television and the internet has created new forms of entertainment.
Common in discussions about digital media and communication networks.
Collocations
convergencia de interesesconvergence of interestsconvergencia tecnológicatechnological convergencepunto de convergenciapoint of convergence
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In technology, 'convergencia' often refers to the integration of systems, while in general use, it describes things coming together.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, 'convergencia' can sometimes be replaced with simpler terms like 'unión' or 'encuentro' in casual speech.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'convergere', meaning 'to come together', with the Spanish suffix '-encia' indicating a state or condition.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'convergencia' often refers to the meeting or merging of things. In technical contexts, it can describe the integration of systems or technologies.
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-verge
to turn
root-encia
state or condition
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés