Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
radicar
Pronunciation
IPA/raðiˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbe located
Example
La sede radica en Barcelona.
The headquarters is located in Barcelona.
More examples
La clave radica en la confianza mutua.
The key lies in mutual trust.
Core concept
A headquarters building with deep roots anchoring it to the ground.
Common phrases
la clave radica en
the key lies in
Similar words
estar: Exist or be situated in a place, typically for general location or temporary states.
situarse: Be situated at a specific point or area, emphasizing placement or coordinates.
residir: Make a place one's home and live there over a long period.
establecerse: Set up a permanent base or home in a place and begin regular activity there.
Definition in Spanish
Tener su base, sede o domicilio en un lugar; indicar dónde se localiza oficialmente algo o alguien, frecuentemente en la locución «radicar en».
Word origin
From Latin radix 'root' via medieval Latin radicare 'to take root', used metaphorically in Spanish to indicate where a headquarters, office, or entity is based.
Usage tips
- Common in formal and legal contexts as the fixed phrase 'radicar en' to state an official location, so in casual speech English speakers often prefer 'estar en' or 'tener su sede en'.
Other meanings
- be rootedverb
- stem fromverb
Opposites
- desarraigaruprootverb
Related words
- radicaciónlocationnoun
- radicadolocatedadjective