Spanish Conversation · Level 14
89 words
Spanish word
admisión
Pronunciation
IPA/aðmiˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounadmission
Example
La admisión al museo es gratuita los domingos.
The admission to the museum is free on Sundays.
More examples
La admisión al concierto cuesta cinco euros.
The admission to the concert costs five euros.
Core concept
Permission to enter a place or participate in an event.
Common phrases
tarifa de admisión
admission fee
boleto de admisión
admission ticket
admisión gratuita
free admission
control de admisión
admission control
Similar words
entrada: Involves physically entering a building or space through its doorway or entrance.
acceso: Confers permission to reach and use a place, route, or service.
ingreso: Occurs when a person moves into the interior of a location.
Definition in Spanish
Permiso o acción de entrar en un lugar o participar en un evento.
Word origin
From Latin admissio, the noun of admittere composed of ad- 'to' + mittere 'send', originally meaning the act of letting in.
Usage tips
- In casual contexts speakers often say entrada or boleto for a ticket, while admisión appears on signs, official notices, or when referring to formal acceptance.