Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
filiación
Pronunciation
IPA/filjaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounaffiliation
Example
¿Cuál es tu filiación?
What is your affiliation?
More examples
En el formulario piden mis datos de filiación.
The form asks for my affiliation information.
Core concept
Official stamped record or certificate of membership in a party or association.
Common phrases
datos de filiación
affiliation information
filiación política
political affiliation
Similar words
afiliación: Has formal registration as a member of an organization after completing enrollment procedures.
adhesión: Shows agreement with and backing for a party, policy, or cause, usually without formal registration.
membresía: Grants registered membership in an organization or service together with associated privileges.
militancia: Entails committed, hands-on involvement in party or movement activities and roles.
Definition in Spanish
Vínculo declarado o inscrito que muestra a qué entidad, partido o asociación pertenece una persona.
Word origin
From Latin filius 'son' and the noun filiatio, the word extends the sense of parentage to a formal, declared belonging to an institution.
Usage tips
- Asking '¿Cuál es tu filiación?' about politics can sound intrusive, and speakers commonly use more specific phrasing such as '¿Eres miembro de...?' or '¿De qué partido eres?'
Other meanings
- membershipnoun
Opposites
- independenciaindependencenoun
Related words
- afiliaraffiliateverb
- afiliadomembernoun