Spanish Conversation · Level 52
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Spanish word
alianza
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈljanθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounalliance
Example
Firmaron una alianza entre los dos países.
The two countries signed an alliance.
More examples
Tras años de cooperación, una alianza regional fortaleció la economía.
After years of cooperation, a regional alliance strengthened the economy.
Core concept
Two groups linking hands around a central banner.
Common phrases
alianza regional
regional alliance
establecer una alianza
establish an alliance
Similar words
pacto: Formal promise between parties to protect or support each other, typically with binding obligations.
coalición: Union of political parties or groups that coordinate joint action to pursue shared political goals.
colaboración: Joint cooperative work by people or organizations to help each other achieve a common task.
trato: Agreed terms or conditions negotiated between parties that specify obligations and exchanges.
Definition in Spanish
Vínculo formal establecido para unir esfuerzos y objetivos comunes entre partes distintas.
Word origin
Spanish alianza comes from Old French aliance and ultimately from Latin ligare 'to bind', with the noun-forming suffix -anza giving the sense of a binding together.
Usage tips
- Alianza usually implies an official, often long-term bond between states, parties, or organizations, while casual agreements typically use acuerdo or colaboración.
Other meanings
- associationnoun
- unionnoun
Opposites
- desunióndisunitynoun