Misión (en. Mission)

/miˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A task assigned to a person or group.
The team's mission is to complete the project on time.
La misión del equipo es completar el proyecto a tiempo.
A journey undertaken with a specific purpose.
Their mission is to investigate water sources in the region.
Su misión es investigar las fuentes de agua en la región.
An important function or responsibility.
The mission of the organization is to help the less fortunate.
La misión de la organización es ayudar a los menos favorecidos.

Etymology

From Latin 'missio', which means 'to send'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

impossible mission
An extremely difficult task to accomplish.
misión imposible
on a mission
Carrying out a task with a specific purpose.
en misión
life mission
Purpose or goal that guides a person's existence.
misión de vida

Related Words

task
Specific task or responsibility assigned to someone.
cometido
objective
Goal that is intended to be achieved.
objetivo
function
Role or task performed in a given context.
función

Slang Meanings

Very difficult or complicated task.
That exam was a mission.
Ese examen fue una misión.
Group activity with a fun objective.
Let's do a mission to get more followers.
Vamos a hacer una misión para conseguir más seguidores.