Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
multinacional
Pronunciation
IPA/multinaθjoˈnal/
Meaning
- feminine nounmultinational company
Example
La multinacional necesita contratar más personal local.
The multinational company needs to hire more local staff.
More examples
Nuestra multinacional ofrece prácticas profesionales para estudiantes.
Our multinational company offers internships for students.
Core concept
Company with branches or subsidiaries in multiple countries.
Common phrases
trabajar en una multinacional
work for a multinational company
sucursal de la multinacional
branch of the multinational company
Similar words
empresa transnacional: Company that puts production and admin in different countries to run cross-border business.
empresa internacional: Company that does business abroad through exports, foreign offices, or overseas clients.
empresa global: Company targeting markets around the world with a coordinated global presence.
Definition in Spanish
Compañía que desarrolla actividades comerciales, industriales o financieras en más de un país mediante sucursales, filiales u otros establecimientos.
Word origin
From Latin multus "many" plus nacional (from nación "nation"), originally describing a company active in more than one country.
Usage tips
- The noun is usually feminine (la multinacional); the adjective has the same form, so context or the article shows whether it names the company or describes it.
Other meanings
- multinationaladjective
Opposites
- PYMEsmall and medium-sized enterprisenoun