English–Spanish

“society” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/soθjeˈðað/

Example

La sociedad necesita cambios.

Society needs changes.

Illustration for sociedad (society)

How to say “society” in Spanish

“Society” in Spanish is sociedad.

A group of people united by common ties, interests, or activities.

Full entry for sociedad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sociedad

La sociedad civil participa en el debate público.

Civil society participates in the public debate.

Tips for using sociedad

  • Although English society and Spanish sociedad overlap, sociedad often appears in legal and organizational names, so confirm whether the context means the social whole or a specific organization.

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