Asuntos (en. Affairs)
/a'suntos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Topics or issues that require attention or action.
The company's affairs must be reviewed each week.
Los asuntos de la empresa deben ser revisados cada semana.
Situations or problems that need to be resolved.
We have discussed several matters in today's meeting.
Hemos discutido varios asuntos en la reunión de hoy.
Aspects or conditions that are taken into account.
Legal matters are very complex.
Los asuntos legales son muy complejos.
Etymology
The term 'affair' comes from the Latin 'assuntum', meaning 'that which is treated or discussed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
internal affairs
Topics or problems handled within an organization.
asuntos internos
any matter
Referring to any topic in general.
cualquier asunto
pending issues
Issues that have not yet been resolved.
asuntos pendientes
Related Words
legal matter
Issues related to the legal system.
asunto judicial
diplomatic matter
Issues involving international relations.
asunto diplomático
social issue
Topics that affect society.
asunto social
Slang Meanings
romantic affairs
He was distracted by romantic affairs.
Estaba distraído por asuntos amorosos.
matters of life
There are many matters of life that we do not understand until we grow up.
Hay muchos asuntos de la vida que no entendemos hasta que crecemos.