Coalición (en. Coalition)

/koa.li.si.on/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Temporary alliance between different parties or groups.
The coalition among left-wing parties won the elections.
La coalición entre los partidos de izquierda ganó las elecciones.
Association among various parties to achieve a specific purpose.
They have formed a coalition to protect the environment.
Han formado una coalición para proteger el medio ambiente.
Set of forces or elements that work together.
The coalition of non-governmental organizations conducted an awareness campaign.
La coalición de organizaciones no gubernamentales llevó a cabo una campaña de concienciación.

Etymology

From Latin coalitio, -onis, meaning 'union, bond'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coalition of forces
Union of several elements to achieve a common action.
coalición de fuerzas
to form a coalition
To form a temporary alliance or union between groups or individuals.
hacer coalición
parliamentary coalition
Group of parties that unite within a parliament to exert influence.
coalición parlamentaria

Related Words

alliance
Union between two or more parties with a common objective.
alianza
front
Coalition of different political or social groups.
frente
pact
Agreement among several parties that establishes commitments.
pacto

Slang Meanings

Collaboration between competing groups.
In politics, coalitions can be seen as a game of alliances.
En política, la coalición puede ser vista como un juego de alianzas.
Unexpected alliance.
That coalition between rivals surprised everyone in the industry.
Esa coalición entre rivales sorprendió a todos en la industria.