Admisión (en. Admission)

/ad.miˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of admitting someone into a place, institution, or activity.
Admission to the university is a rigorous process.
La admisión a la universidad es un proceso riguroso.
Consent or approval for entry or participation.
His admission to the team was celebrated by everyone.
Su admisión al equipo fue celebrada por todos.
In medicine, it refers to the act of accepting a patient into a hospital.
The admission of the patient was performed in the emergency room.
La admisión del paciente se realizó en la sala de emergencias.

Etymology

From Latin 'admissio', which comes from 'admittere' meaning 'to let in'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free admission
Entry without restrictions or prerequisites.
admisión libre
admission process
Set of steps to accept someone into an organization or institution.
proceso de admisión
letter of admission
Document that confirms a person's acceptance into a place.
carta de admisión
admission to exam
Permission to take an exam.
admisión a examen

Related Words

admit
Allowing someone's entry or participation.
admitir
admitted
Person who has been accepted into a place or activity.
admitido
admissibility
Quality of being acceptable or permitted.
admisibilidad

Slang Meanings

To be on the accepted list.
I hope they tell me that I have admission!
¡Espero que me digan que tengo la admisión!
When only certain friends are allowed in.
That place is for exclusive admission for those who know the owner.
Ese lugar es de admisión exclusiva para los que conocen al dueño.