Administración (en. Administration)

/administraˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Activity of managing and directing organizations or resources.
The efficient administration of the company is fundamental to its success.
La administración eficiente de la empresa es fundamental para su éxito.
Group of people who direct an entity.
The school administration met to discuss the new curriculum.
La administración de la escuela se reunió para discutir el nuevo plan de estudios.
Process of organization and control in an institution.
Public administration must be transparent and responsible.
La administración pública debe ser transparente y responsable.

Etymology

From Latin administratio, -onis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public administration
Part of the administration that manages state affairs.
administración pública
good administrative practices
Set of rules that guarantee efficient management.
buenas prácticas administrativas
make an efficient administration
Optimize resources and processes within an organization.
hacer una administración eficiente

Related Words

management
Action of administering or managing resources and information.
gestión
organization
Action and effect of organizing; arrangement of elements to achieve an end.
organización
executive
Person who has the power to direct or manage an entity.
directivo

Slang Meanings

Activity carried out to maintain control in a group.
The administration in the company became informal.
La administración en la empresa se volvió informal.
Disorganized or improvised management.
What we are doing is pure emergency administration.
Lo que estamos haciendo es pura administración de emergencia.