Sociedades (en. Societies)

/soθjeðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Entities formed by a group of people who organize to carry out an economic activity.

There are different types of societies, such as joint-stock companies and limited companies.

Existen diferentes tipos de sociedades, como sociedades anónimas y sociedades limitadas.

A system of relationships and rules that govern a group of individuals.

Societies change as culture evolves.

Las sociedades cambian conforme evoluciona la cultura.

Social or cultural associations.

Civil societies promote the well-being of the community.

Las sociedades civiles promueven el bienestar de la comunidad.

Derived from the Latin 'societas', which means 'company' or 'association'.

joint-stock company

A type of company whose capital is divided into shares, and the owners are not liable for debts.

sociedad anónima

limited company

A type of entity whose capital is divided into shares and the liability of its partners is limited to the capital contributed.

sociedad limitada

civil partnership

A form of association of people pursuing a non-profit purpose.

sociedad civil

association

Group of people who come together for a common purpose.

asociación

corporation

Legal entity established to operate as a business.

corporación

community

A set of people who share common interests or characteristics.

comunidad

Friends' society.

They have a 'society' where they meet every week to play cards.

Tienen una 'sociedad' donde se reúnen cada semana a jugar cartas.

Social circle.

He is in a 'society' where cultural events are promoted.

Está en una 'sociedad' donde se promueven eventos culturales.