adhesión
“adhesión” means “support” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
support, membership
Also: accession
📝 In Action
El sindicato recibió muchas muestras de adhesión.
B2The union received many expressions of support.
Se está tramitando la adhesión del país a la Unión Europea.
C1The country's accession to the European Union is being processed.
Firmamos un documento de adhesión al pacto por el clima.
B2We signed a document of membership to the climate pact.
adhesion
Also: bonding
📝 In Action
Esta pintura tiene una excelente adhesión sobre el metal.
B2This paint has excellent adhesion on metal.
La humedad puede afectar la adhesión del pegamento.
C1Humidity can affect the glue's bonding.
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Quick Quiz: adhesión
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'adhesión' to mean 'support'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'adhaesio', which comes from 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to'. It shares the same roots as the English word 'adhesion'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'adhesión' the same as glue?
No. 'Adhesivo' is the physical glue or tape. 'Adhesión' is the name of the process or the state of sticking.
Can I use 'adhesión' to say I like a band?
It would sound very formal. It's better for political causes or official memberships. For a band, just say 'Soy fan' or 'Me gustan'.
Is 'adhesión' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine (la adhesión). Most Spanish words ending in -sión are feminine.