Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
institución
Pronunciation
IPA/instituˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounorganization
Example
Esta institución tiene muchos voluntarios.
This organization has many volunteers.
More examples
La institución pública colabora con organizaciones locales.
The public institution collaborates with local organizations.
Core concept
Organized entity of people, rules, and resources that carries out a social or administrative function.
Common phrases
la institución pública
the public institution
una institución educativa
an educational institution
la institución financiera
the financial institution
Similar words
organización: Structured group coordinating people and resources to pursue a shared goal.
empresa: Business organization that produces or sells goods or services for profit.
asociación: Voluntary group of individuals formed around a common interest or purpose.
organismo: Official public agency created to carry out government or administrative tasks.
Definition in Spanish
Entidad organizada de personas, reglas y recursos que, de forma estable, presta servicios o cumple una función social, educativa, cultural o administrativa.
Word origin
Derived from Latin institutio and the verb instituere 'to set up', reflecting the idea of founding a lasting organization.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech institución typically refers to public bodies, foundations, schools, or government agencies rather than casual clubs.
Other meanings
- institutionnoun
Related words
- institucionalinstitutionaladjective
- institucionalizarinstitutionalizeverb
- institucionalismoinstitutionalismnoun