Spanish word

asociación

Pronunciation

IPA/asoθjaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounassociation

Example

La asociación organizó un evento deportivo.

The association organized a sporting event.

Illustration for asociación (association)

More examples

¿A qué asociación perteneces?

Which association do you belong to?

Core concept

A formal or informal organization that gathers people for collective work.

Common phrases

  • asociación cultural

    cultural association

  • asociación benéfica

    charitable association

  • sede de la asociación

    association headquarters

Similar words

organización: Planned and structured entity that coordinates activities to achieve specific goals.
sociedad: Body of people linked by legal or social bonds, often recognized as a formal entity.
grupo: Collection of people joined by a common purpose or relationship, usually informally organized.
club: Member-based group that meets regularly around a shared hobby, sport, or interest.

Definition in Spanish

Entidad formada por personas que se organizan para perseguir un fin común y llevar a cabo actividades colectivas, con o sin registro legal.

Word origin

Asociación is a noun formed from asociar 'to associate' plus -ción, tracing back to Latin associare 'to bind together'.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include asociación deportiva, asociación cultural, and asociación vecinal, so pairing asociación with a descriptor clarifies the group's purpose.

Other meanings

  • societynoun
  • organizationnoun

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