Spanish word

establecer

Pronunciation

IPA/estaβleˈθeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbestablish

Example

Queremos establecer confianza entre los miembros.

We want to establish trust among the members.

Illustration for establecer (establish)

More examples

Para mejorar la comunicación, es importante establecer contacto con los vecinos.

To improve communication, it is important to establish contact with neighbors.

Core concept

Signing a charter to create an organization.

Common phrases

  • establecer contacto

    establish contact

  • establecer un acuerdo

    reach an agreement

  • establecer una relación

    establish a relationship

Similar words

iniciar: Initiates a planned action or event and puts it into motion.
formar: Forms a group or object by bringing parts together into a unified whole.
consolidar: Consolidates a process or relationship by making it firmer and steadier.
fundar: Founds a new organization or institution and formally launches it.

Definition in Spanish

Iniciar o formalizar una relación, un acuerdo o un contacto para que tenga reconocimiento y estructura.

Word origin

Built from the Latin root stabil- ('steady') and transmitted via Old French establir, the verb means to set up with official recognition and structure.

Usage tips

  • When speaking about laws, institutions, or formal agreements, establecer emphasizes official recognition or structure more than the more general crear.

Other meanings

  • determineverb

Opposites

  • desmantelardismantleverb
  • abolirabolishverb

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