Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
regulación
Pronunciation
IPA/reɣulaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounregulation
Example
La nueva regulación prohíbe fumar en los parques.
The new regulation prohibits smoking in parks.
More examples
La falta de regulación puede causar riesgos para los consumidores.
Lack of regulation can cause risks for consumers.
Core concept
A system of norms imposed to define and restrict how an activity is carried out.
Common phrases
regulación ambiental
environmental regulation
falta de regulación
lack of regulation
Similar words
norma: Acts as an accepted social standard that guides expected conduct within a community.
regla: Gives a specific rule to follow in a situation or during a procedure.
ley: Serves as a law enacted by government bodies with enforceable legal authority.
restricción: Places a restriction that reduces options or prohibits certain actions.
Definition in Spanish
Acción y efecto de imponer normas que controlan o limitan una actividad; también el conjunto de normas resultantes.
Word origin
Derived from Latin regula 'rule' through Spanish formation with -ción, indicating the action or result of establishing rules.
Usage tips
- In conversation, regulación typically refers to regulatory frameworks or government rules, while reglamento or norma often label specific provisions or internal rules.
Other meanings
- adjustmentnoun
- controlnoun
Opposites
- desregulaciónderegulationnoun
- anarquíaanarchynoun
Related words
- reguladoregulatedadjective
- reguladorregulatornoun