Establecimientos (en. Establishments)
/estalβeθimiento̞s/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Places or institutions that provide a service or sell products.
Commercial establishments must follow certain regulations.
Los establecimientos comerciales deben seguir ciertas normativas.
Institutions dedicated to education, research, or health care.
Educational establishments are fundamental for the development of society.
Los establecimientos educativos son fundamentales para el desarrollo de la sociedad.
Centers intended for the provision of public services.
Health establishments are essential during a health emergency.
Los establecimientos de salud son esenciales durante una emergencia sanitaria.
Etymology
From the verb establish, which comes from the Latin 'stabilire', meaning to settle or fix.
Common Phrases and Expressions
public establishments
Places or institutions managed by the state.
establecimientos públicos
health establishments
Centers that offer medical and health services.
establecimientos de salud
educational establishments
Institutions that provide formal education.
establecimientos educativos
Related Words
to establish
To institute or found something.
establecer
stability
Condition of being firm or secure.
estabilidad
stable
That does not change or move easily.
estable
Slang Meanings
Store or business, in a colloquial context.
I am going to buy something at the shop, which will open shortly.
Voy a comprar algo a la estabe, que abrirá en un rato.
Refers to any place where activities take place, informal.
That bar is a very famous establishment in the area.
Ese bar es un establecimiento muy famoso en la zona.