Spanish word

capacitación

Pronunciation

IPA/kapaθitaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nountraining

Example

Recibí capacitación para usar la maquinaria.

I received training to use the machinery.

Illustration for capacitación (training)

More examples

Me inscribí en una capacitación para mejorar mi atención telefónica.

I enrolled in training to improve my telephone skills.

Core concept

Practical job-skills program.

Common phrases

  • inscribirse en capacitación

    enroll in training

  • participar en capacitación

    participate in training

Similar words

formación: Broad educational preparation that builds foundational knowledge for study or a profession.
entrenamiento: Repeated practice sessions aimed at improving skills or physical performance through drills.
curso: Organized series of lessons on a particular subject with set objectives and a fixed duration.
taller: Small, hands-on workshop where participants learn by doing and practice techniques under guidance.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de actividades formativas, generalmente prácticas, destinadas a que una persona adquiera competencias para desempeñar tareas concretas.

Word origin

It is formed by adding the noun suffix -ción to capacitar 'to make capable', with capacitar deriving from Latin capax 'capable'.

Usage tips

  • Capacitación emphasizes practical, task-focused skills rather than general education, so formación is a better choice for broader learning.

Other meanings

  • training coursenoun

Related words

  • capacitadotrainedadjective

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