Comisión (en. Commission)

/ko.miˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Percentage of a sale paid to an intermediary or agent.
She received a commission of 10% for each sale she made.
Ella recibió una comisión del 10% por cada venta que hizo.
Group of people responsible for investigating or deciding on a specific matter.
The investigative commission will meet next week.
La comisión de investigación se reunirá la próxima semana.
Mission entrusted to a person or group.
The commission was sent to assess the damages after the storm.
La comisión fue enviada a evaluar los daños tras la tormenta.

Etymology

From Latin 'commissio', which means 'entrustment' or 'mandate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

service commission
Group responsible for managing public services.
comisión de servicios
joint commission
Commission formed by members of different groups or institutions.
comisión mixta
to give commission
To give a portion of the profits to someone for helping with a task.
dar comisión

Related Words

commissioner
Person responsible for carrying out a commission.
comisionado
commissioner
To take on the role of commissioner or handle a matter.
comisar
to commission
To entrust someone with the execution of a specific task.
comisionar

Slang Meanings

Comi
I paid the commission to the seller for helping me with the purchase.
Le pagué la comi al vendedor por ayudarme con la compra.
Cut
The commission cut in this company is very high.
El corte de comisión en esta empresa es muy alto.