Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
adhesión
Pronunciation
IPA/aðeˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounjoining
Example
Su adhesión al club fue rápida.
His joining the club was quick.
More examples
El sindicato expresó su adhesión a la huelga.
The union expressed its support for the strike.
Core concept
People signing membership forms under a group banner.
Common phrases
mostrar adhesión
show support
expresar adhesión
express support
contar con adhesión
have support
Similar words
membresía: Holds membership in a club or organization with associated rights or benefits.
afiliación: Becomes officially affiliated with an organization, indicating formal ties.
inscripción: Registers a name and details to sign up for participation or membership.
alta: Becomes registered on the official roster and gains the right to participate.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de sumarse formalmente a una organización, grupo o propuesta, y también el respaldo expresado hacia ello.
Word origin
From Latin adhaesio (ad- 'to' + haerēre 'to stick'), originally 'sticking to', later extended to mean formally joining or expressing support.
Usage tips
- A formal term often used in statements and documents; for casual talk use unirse or sumarse, and beware that English 'adhesion' usually suggests physical sticking rather than organizational joining.