Spanish word

afiliar

Pronunciation

IPA/afiˈljaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbjoin

Example

Quiero afiliarme a esta asociación.

I want to join this association.

Illustration for afiliar (join)

More examples

Me decidí a afiliarme al gimnasio para mantenerme en forma.

I decided to join the gym to keep fit.

Core concept

Being recorded as a member of an organization.

Common phrases

  • afiliarse al gimnasio

    join the gym

  • afiliarse a un sindicato

    join a labor union

Similar words

inscribirse: Completes an application or form to be officially enrolled or registered.
apuntarse: Signs up for an event or activity and appears on the participant list.
registrarse: Registers by submitting name and details to be kept in official records.
suscribirse: Subscribes to receive information or services on a regular basis.

Definition in Spanish

Indica incorporar oficialmente a una persona a una organización; en forma pronominal (afiliarse) significa unirse a ella.

Word origin

From Latin affiliare (ad- + filius 'son'), originally meaning 'to adopt as a son' and extended to mean formally admitting someone into an organization.

Usage tips

  • When reflexive, afiliarse takes a + organization to mean becoming an official member, while afiliar without se normally means enrolling someone else.

Other meanings

  • registerverb

Opposites

  • darse de bajaunsubscribeverb

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