Alianza (en. Alliance)

/a.ljan.θa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A formal agreement between two or more persons or entities to cooperate toward a common goal.
Nations signed a military alliance to face the joint threat.
Las naciones firmaron una alianza militar para enfrentar la amenaza conjunta.
A bond, often symbolic, between two people in a loving relationship.
The couple decided to seal their love with a commitment alliance.
La pareja decidió sellar su amor con una alianza de compromiso.
A group of organizations or groups that collaborate to achieve a common goal.
The alliance of NGOs works to promote human rights.
La alianza de ONGs trabaja para promover los derechos humanos.

Etymology

From Latin 'alliantia', which means 'to unite' or 'to join'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strategic alliance
An agreement between organizations to coordinate efforts and resources.
alianza estratégica
marriage alliance
The bond formed between two people through marriage.
alianza matrimonial
business alliance
Collaboration between companies to improve their positions in the market.
alianza de negocios

Related Words

ally
To unite or connect for a common purpose.
aliar
allied
State of being in an alliance.
alianzado
disalliance
State of separation or dissolution of an alliance.
desalianza

Slang Meanings

To join or make an agreement in a specific situation.
They formed an alliance to go to the party together.
Hicieron una alianza para ir juntos a la fiesta.
Complicity among friends to carry out a plan.
They have an alliance to pull pranks in class.
Tienen una alianza para hacer travesuras en la clase.