Asociación (en. Association)
[asoθiaˈθjon]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of associating or joining together.
The merchants' association works to improve local business.
La asociación de comerciantes trabaja para mejorar el negocio local.
Entity formed by a group of individuals organized to achieve common goals.
He is a member of an association that promotes reading among children.
Es miembro de una asociación que promueve la lectura entre los niños.
Relationship that exists between two or more elements.
Studies show an association between exercise and mental health.
Estudios muestran una asociación entre el ejercicio y la salud mental.
Etymology
From Latin 'associatio', derived from 'associatus', meaning 'joined'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nonprofit association
Organization that does not seek to generate economic profits.
asociación sin fines de lucro
neighborhood association
Group of people living in the same area who organize to improve their community.
asociación de vecinos
cultural association
Entity that promotes culture and the arts in a community.
asociación cultural
Related Words
society
Group of individuals who share a culture or organized coexistence.
sociedad
cooperative
Organization formed by people who associate to work together.
cooperativa
entity
Organization, institution, or company that acts as a unit.
entidad
Slang Meanings
Friends association
We formed a friends association to organize outings.
Hicimos una asociación de amigos para organizar salidas.
Students association
The students association organized an event at the university.
La asociación de estudiantes organizó un evento en la universidad.