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    Fundación (en. Foundation)

    /fun.daˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Institution or entity aimed at developing charitable or social activities.
    The foundation helps children in vulnerable situations.
    La fundación ayuda a los niños en situación de vulnerabilidad.
    Base, support, or foundation of a construction.
    The foundation of the building is made of reinforced concrete.
    La fundación del edificio es de concreto reforzado.
    Action of creating or establishing something, especially an institution or organization.
    The foundation of the university was in 1960.
    La fundación de la universidad fue en el año 1960.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fundatio', which means 'the action of founding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    non-profit foundation
    Organization whose objective is not to obtain economic benefits.
    fundación sin ánimo de lucro
    cultural foundation
    Institution dedicated to the promotion of culture and the arts.
    fundación cultural
    donation to the foundation
    Economic contribution made to a charitable institution.
    donación a la fundación

    Related Words

    founder
    Person who establishes or creates something.
    fundador
    to found
    To establish or create something.
    fundar
    funding
    Provision of funds to carry out a project.
    financiación

    Slang Meanings

    Financial support for a social cause.
    That foundation has a lot of money, they must be well funded.
    Esa fundación tiene mucha plata, deben estar bien fundados.
    Group of people engaged in charitable activities.
    They hold fundraising events for the foundation.
    Ellos hacen eventos de chamba para recaudar fondos para la fundación.