Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
auspicio
Pronunciation
IPA/ausˈpiθjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsponsorship
Example
El evento se organiza bajo el auspicio del gobierno.
The event is organized under the sponsorship of the government.
More examples
La llegada del nuevo director fue un buen auspicio para el proyecto.
The arrival of the new director was a good omen for the project.
Core concept
Formal institutional seal of approval.
Common phrases
bajo el auspicio de
under the sponsorship of
buscar el auspicio de
seek the sponsorship of
Similar words
apoyo: Gives practical help or advice to support a person, task, or project.
respaldo: Provides support through reputation or influence that lends credibility.
patrocinio: Provides monetary or in-kind support to fund an event or activity.
aval: Gives formal authorization or a guarantee from an authority.
Definition in Spanish
Respaldo formal, frecuentemente de carácter institucional, que confiere legitimidad o apoyo público a una iniciativa o evento.
Word origin
From Latin auspicium 'divine omen', the term shifted from omen to protective backing and now Spanish auspicio means a formal institutional sponsorship.
Usage tips
- Auspicio is a formal register often used in official statements and ceremonies, while everyday Spanish favors patrocinado por or con el apoyo de.
Other meanings
- good omennoun
Opposites
- desapoyolack of supportnoun
- oposiciónoppositionnoun
Related words
- auspiciarsponsorverb
- auspiciadorsponsornoun
- auspiciadosponsoredadjective