Participación (en. Stake)

/paɾ.ti.si.paˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of taking part in an event or activity.
His participation in the project was key to its success.
Su participación en el proyecto fue clave para el éxito.
Process of contributing or cooperating with others.
The participation of citizens in democracy is essential.
La participación de los ciudadanos en la democracia es fundamental.
Portion of something that belongs to someone.
His participation in the company guarantees him a percentage of the profits.
Su participación en la empresa le garantiza un porcentaje de las ganancias.

Etymology

From the Latin 'participatio', which means 'to accompany in something, to share'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

citizen participation
Involvement of the population in political processes.
participación ciudadana
active participation
Dynamic involvement in an activity or event.
participación activa
participation in profits
Division of profits among those who contribute.
participación en los beneficios

Related Words

to participate
To take part in an event or activity.
participar
participant
Person who takes part in something.
partícipe
participant
Individual who participates in an activity or event.
participante

Slang Meanings

To be in the loop.
Whenever there's a party, his participation is guaranteed; he's in the loop.
Siempre que hay una fiesta, su participación es asegurada; está en la onda.
To get involved.
When someone says they are going to get involved in a project, it means they are going to participate.
Cuando alguien dice que se va a meter en un proyecto, significa que va a participar.