legatura

Legatura is a term found in Romanian and Italian with related meanings rooted in the idea of binding, linking, or tying. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin ligare, meaning to bind, and has developed in the Romance languages to cover both physical and abstract connections.

In Romanian, legătură denotes a bond or connection between people, objects, or ideas. It can refer to social ties, familial relationships, or a link between events or concepts. The word also covers practical connections, such as a “legătură electrică” (an electrical connection) or a physical attachment. Plural forms include legături, used for multiple connections or ties.

In Italian, legatura primarily means the act or result of binding or binding material, as in the binding of a book (la legatura di un libro) or in various fastening contexts. It can also be used figuratively to express a connection or relationship between things or events, though for more technical or abstract senses Italian frequently employs terms like collegamento or nesso.

Beyond these core senses, legatura appears in cultural or technical contexts as a generic expression of linkage, tie, or junction. Its precise meaning is typically guided by the surrounding language and the domain in which it is used, whether discussing relationships, physical bindings, or abstract connections.