Entidad (en. Entity)
/en.ti.ðað/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Being that possesses its own existence.
The bank entity offered a loan.
La entidad bancaria ofreció un préstamo.
Organization or institution with legal identity.
The entity responsible for the environment is in charge of conservation.
La entidad encargada del medio ambiente es responsable de la conservación.
Set of characteristics that define a thing.
The cultural entity promotes local art.
La entidad cultural promueve el arte local.
Etymology
From the Latin 'entitas', which means 'being' or 'existence'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
financial entity
An institution that manages economic resources.
entidad financiera
governmental entity
A government agency that has specific functions.
entidad gubernamental
non-profit entity
An organization that does not seek to generate economic benefits.
entidad no lucrativa
Related Words
legal entity
Organization that has legal personality.
entidad jurídica
personality
Set of traits that define an individual or entity.
personalidad
organization
Group that comes together for a common purpose.
organización
Slang Meanings
A company or business in general.
That entity is growing fast in the market.
Esa entidad está creciendo rápido en el mercado.
It can refer to a person considered in an abstract way.
That entity always has good ideas.
Esa entidad siempre tiene buenas ideas.