administración
/ad-mi-nis-tra-SYOHN/
management
Administración, meaning "management," involves the process of organizing and controlling resources.
administración(noun)
management
?the process of organizing and controlling
,administration
?the act or science of managing resources
running
?handling daily affairs
,governance
?control over a system
📝 In Action
La administración de los recursos naturales es un desafío global.
B2The management of natural resources is a global challenge.
Estudió administración de empresas y ahora trabaja en finanzas.
B1She studied business administration and now works in finance.
Necesitas una buena administración del tiempo para terminar el proyecto.
A2You need good time management to finish the project.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even when referring to a male manager, the word 'administración' itself is always feminine: 'la administración'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: "administración por recursos"
Correction: administración de recursos. Use 'de' (of) to specify what is being managed.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Business' Shortcut
If you want to say 'business administration,' the complete phrase is 'administración de empresas.'
Administración can also refer to the "administration" or governing body itself.
administración(noun)
administration
?the governing body or government
,office
?a specific location like the post office or tax office
the authorities
?the people in charge
,government
?the political leadership
📝 In Action
La nueva administración prometió reducir los impuestos.
C1The new administration (government) promised to reduce taxes.
Fui a la administración de Hacienda para pagar mis impuestos.
B2I went to the Treasury office to pay my taxes.
La administración del edificio envió un aviso a todos los vecinos.
B1The building management sent a notice to all the residents.
💡 Grammar Points
Referring to an Office
When 'administración' refers to a specific public office (like the post office or tax office), it often means 'the place where the managing happens'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This meaning is often used in political, legal, or bureaucratic settings, so it sounds more formal than just saying 'el gobierno' (the government).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: administración
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'administración' to mean 'the physical office or institution'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'administración' the same as 'gobierno'?
Not exactly. 'Gobierno' is the political leadership (the cabinet, the president, etc.). 'Administración' is a broader term that includes the entire system, the bureaucracy, and the process of executing the government's decisions. When talking about the current US or Spanish government, you can often use 'administración' interchangeably, but 'administración' can also refer to non-governmental management.
How do I say 'administrator'?
The person who manages is called 'el administrador' (male) or 'la administradora' (female). The word 'administración' itself is only the noun for the concept or the body, never the person.