Corporación (en. Corporation)
/kɔr.pɔ.ɾaˈθion/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Organization of people and resources to carry out a common objective.
The corporation decided to invest in renewable energies.
La corporación decidió invertir en energías renovables.
Entity that can be public or private and that exercises rights and obligations.
The corporation promoted various social initiatives.
La corporación promovió diversas iniciativas sociales.
Association that has legal personality and its own assets.
The corporation has existed since 1990 and has grown significantly.
La corporación existe desde 1990 y ha crecido notablemente.
Etymology
From the Latin 'corporatio', which refers to the action of grouping or uniting into a body.
Common Phrases and Expressions
non-profit corporation
Organization that does not seek profit but rather social or community purposes.
corporación sin ánimo de lucro
public corporation
Entities that belong to the State and serve the public interest.
corporación pública
financial corporation
Entities that manage financial resources and offer related services.
corporación financiera
Related Words
company
Entity that conducts economic activities for profit.
empresa
society
Group of people with economic, social, or cultural purposes.
sociedad
foundation
Non-profit organization created to support activities of public interest.
fundación
Slang Meanings
Business people who navigate the corporate world.
That corporation has a lot of 'power' in the market.
Esa corporación tiene mucho 'power' en el mercado.
Businesses that operate aggressively to dominate the market.
Those guys from the corporation are 'tightening' up on their competitors.
Esos chicos de la corporación están 'apretando' a sus competidores.