Spanish word

consolidación

Pronunciation

IPA/konsoliðaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconsolidation

Example

La consolidación de la democracia llevó años.

The consolidation of democracy took years.

Illustration for consolidación (consolidation)

More examples

La consolidación de la confianza facilitó la colaboración.

The consolidation of trust facilitated collaboration.

Core concept

Separate parts joined into a single firm block.

Common phrases

  • consolidación de una relación

    consolidation of a relationship

  • consolidación de hábitos

    consolidation of habits

  • consolidación de la confianza

    consolidation of trust

Similar words

establecimiento: A lasting institutional base or system is created.
afianzamiento: A foundation or position becomes more secure and less vulnerable.
fortalecimiento: Strength, power, or effectiveness increases and becomes firmer.
integración: People or parts come together to function as a single unit.

Definition in Spanish

Acción y efecto de hacer algo firme o estable, especialmente tras unir o reforzar elementos.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin consolidatio via the verb consolidare, from con- 'together' plus solidus 'solid', and it originally means making parts firm as one.

Usage tips

  • A formal word common in news and policy, often used in the pattern la consolidación de X, so in casual speech speakers prefer the verb consolidar or simpler expressions like hacer más sólido or unir.

Other meanings

  • unificationnoun
  • strengtheningnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • consolidarconsolidateverb
  • consolidadoconsolidatedadjective

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