Corporacion (en. Corporation)

/koɾ.po.ɾa.ˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A legal entity created by the union of people to carry out certain economic activities.
The corporation has the responsibility to comply with tax regulations.
La corporación tiene la responsabilidad de cumplir con la normativa fiscal.
An organization or institution of a commercial nature.
The corporation has expanded its market internationally.
La corporación ha ampliado su mercado internacionalmente.
A group of companies that operate under the same name or brand.
The corporation is known for its focus on sustainability.
La corporación es conocida por su enfoque en la sostenibilidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'corporatio', meaning 'action of uniting into one body' or 'organization.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

nonprofit corporation
A corporation that does not seek to make profits but to promote a social purpose.
corporación sin fines de lucro
public corporation
An entity that belongs to the state and is responsible for public services.
corporación pública
to integrate a corporation
To join a corporation as a member or shareholder.
integrar una corporación

Related Words

shareholder
A person who owns shares in a corporation.
accionista
partnership
An association of two or more persons to carry out commercial activities.
sociedad
manager
A person responsible for managing a corporation.
gerente

Slang Meanings

Body
Sometimes 'body' is used to refer to a corporation informally.
A veces se utiliza 'cuerpo' para referirse a una corporación de manera informal.
The company
In business slang, 'the company' can refer to the corporation in question.
En la jerga empresarial, 'la empresa' puede referirse a la corporación en discusión.