Spanish Conversation · Level 191
15 words
Spanish word
socialización
Pronunciation
IPA/soθjaliθaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounsocializing
Example
La socialización en las reuniones mejora las relaciones.
Socializing at meetings improves relationships.
More examples
En las fiestas, la socialización suele ser espontánea.
At parties, socializing is usually spontaneous.
Core concept
People chatting and mingling at a small gathering.
Common phrases
actividad de socialización
socializing activity
evento de socialización
socializing event
espacio de socialización
socializing space
Similar words
comunicación: Communicates thoughts or feelings to others via speech, writing, or gestures.
interacción: Involves reciprocal responding and turn-taking in an exchange.
contacto: Makes initial or occasional direct contact by meeting, calling, or messaging.
relación: Maintains a continuing connection with another person over time.
Definition in Spanish
Actividad de relación interpersonal que incluye encuentros y conversaciones para crear o mantener vínculos sociales.
Word origin
Derived from the verb socializar (from Latin socialis 'of companions'), with the suffix -ción forming a noun that denotes the act or process of becoming social.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish, speakers often use verbs such as quedar, salir, or conocer gente to describe specific social activities because socialización sounds abstract or formal.
Other meanings
- socializationnoun
Opposites
- aislamientoisolationnoun
- introversiónintroversionnoun
Related words
- socialsocialadjective
- socializarsocializeverb
- socializadorsocializingadjective