Misiones (en. Missions)

/miˈsjones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Scheduled activities to achieve an objective.
NASA's missions are fundamental to space exploration.
Las misiones de la NASA son fundamentales para la exploración espacial.
Actions carried out by a group for a particular cause or interest.
Humanitarian missions aim to help affected communities.
Las misiones humanitarias buscan ayudar a las comunidades afectadas.
Objectives set by religious or educational organizations.
Religious missions focus on spreading the faith.
Las misiones religiosas se enfocan en la difusión de la fe.

Etymology

From the Latin 'missio', which means 'to send' or 'to dispatch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peace missions
Operations aimed at maintaining peace in conflict zones.
misiones de paz
diplomatic missions
Activities of official representatives abroad.
misiones diplomáticas
to carry out a mission
To fulfill a specific duty or task.
hacer una misión

Related Words

commission
Group responsible for carrying out a mission or task.
comisión
encomienda
Assignment or responsibility to carry out a mission.
encomienda
mandate
Order given to someone to perform a specific mission.
mandato

Slang Meanings

Missions as challenges in games.
In this video game, completing missions earns you extra points.
En este videojuego, completar las misiones te da puntos extra.
Instances in which difficult or challenging activities are undertaken.
That competition was a very difficult mission.
Esa competencia fue una misión muy difícil.