Spanish Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Spanish word
integración
Pronunciation
IPA/inteɣɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounintegration
Example
La integración de las culturas en la ciudad es evidente.
The integration of cultures in the city is evident.
More examples
La integración laboral facilita un buen clima en la empresa.
Workplace integration facilitates a good atmosphere in the company.
Core concept
A mosaic of varied tiles arranged into a single pattern.
Common phrases
proceso de integración
process of integration
integración social
social integration
integración laboral
workplace integration
Similar words
fusión: Elements blend so completely that they form a single new substance or entity.
unión: A tie that brings separate parts together into a single, connected unit.
asimilación: Gradual absorption of cultural traits so newcomers adopt the host society's ways.
cohesión: Degree of togetherness that keeps members connected and maintains internal order.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso o resultado de unir elementos distintos para formar un conjunto cohesionado.
Word origin
From Latin integrare 'to make whole', ultimately from integer 'whole', integración refers to combining distinct parts into a unified system or set.
Usage tips
- Integración commonly collocates with social or laboral (integración social, integración laboral) when referring to people or institutions rather than technical assembly.
Other meanings
- incorporationnoun
- assimilationnoun
Opposites
- desintegracióndisintegrationnoun
- exclusiónexclusionnoun
Related words
- integrarintegrateverb
- integradointegratedadjective
- integradorintegrativeadjective