Spanish Conversation · Level 181
15 words
Spanish word
descentralización
Pronunciation
IPA/desθentɾaliθaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noundecentralization
Example
La descentralización permitió que los gobiernos locales tomaran decisiones.
The decentralization allowed local governments to make decisions.
More examples
La descentralización es tema de debate en las reuniones vecinales.
Decentralization is a topic of debate at neighborhood meetings.
Core concept
Transfer of administrative authority and functions from the central government to local governments.
Common phrases
estar a favor de la descentralización
be in favor of decentralization
estar en contra de la descentralización
be against decentralization
debate sobre la descentralización
debate about decentralization
Similar words
autonomía: Self-governing status in which a community or institution decides and acts on its own affairs.
regionalización: Divides public administration and services by geographic region so regions handle management.
transferencia: Transfers powers, funds, or resources from one entity to another for control or use.
Definition in Spanish
Transferencia de funciones administrativas y autoridad desde la administración central hacia gobiernos locales para gestionar asuntos públicos a nivel local.
Word origin
It comes from Spanish des- 'undoing' plus centralización, itself from Latin centrum 'center', meaning the reversal of centralized control and movement of functions to local authorities.
Usage tips
- Often used in public administration and policy contexts to signal a formal transfer of authority to local governments rather than a casual delegation of tasks.
Opposites
- centralizacióncentralizationnoun
Related words
- descentralizadodecentralizedadjective
- descentralizadordecentralizingadjective