Agencia (en. Agency)

/aˈxenθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Office or entity that manages and provides services on behalf of another person or entity.
The travel agency organized our itinerary.
La agencia de viajes organizó nuestro itinerario.
Government institution responsible for a specific area.
The environmental protection agency has new regulations.
La agencia de protección ambiental tiene nuevas regulaciones.
Company that represents the interests of artists or athletes.
The singer signed a contract with a talent agency.
El cantante firmó un contrato con una agencia de talentos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'agentia', meaning 'the act of acting' or 'execution'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advertising agency
Entity dedicated to the creation and dissemination of advertising campaigns.
agencia de publicidad
travel agency
Company that organizes trips and sells services related to tourism.
agencia de viajes
tax agency
Government entity responsible for tax administration.
agencia tributaria

Related Words

agent
Person who acts on behalf of another.
agente
office management
Office that carries out administrative procedures.
gestoría
representation
Act of acting on behalf of others.
representación

Slang Meanings

Employment agency
We are looking for an employment agency to help us find a job.
Buscamos una agencia de colocación que nos ayude a encontrar trabajo.
modeling agency
She signed with a modeling agency to start her career.
Ella firmó con una agencia de modelos para comenzar su carrera.