Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
transnacional
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾansnaθjoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectivemultinational
Example
Conocí a un amigo que trabaja en una empresa transnacional.
I met a friend who works at a multinational company.
More examples
Una marca transnacional suele adaptarse a los gustos locales.
A multinational brand usually adapts to local tastes.
Core concept
Organization operating across national borders.
Common phrases
cadena transnacional
multinational chain
marca transnacional
multinational brand
Similar words
multinacional: Centers its main office in one country while extending business through foreign subsidiaries.
internacional: Concerns relations, trade, or cooperation carried out between nations.
global: Possesses global reach or impact, present across the world in many countries.
Definition in Spanish
Que opera o tiene actividades en más de un país; se aplica a empresas, organizaciones o procesos que cruzan fronteras nacionales.
Word origin
Formed from Latin trans 'across' and nacional (from nación 'nation'), it names entities whose operations or influence extend beyond a single country.
Usage tips
- Often used interchangeably with multinacional, though transnacional tends to stress cross-border activity or networks rather than a company's national headquarters.