admisión
“admisión” means “admission” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
admission
Also: entry fee, intake
📝 In Action
La admisión para el concierto cuesta veinte euros.
A2The admission for the concert costs twenty euros.
He recibido mi carta de admisión de la universidad.
B1I received my admission letter from the university.
El club se reserva el derecho de admisión.
B2The club reserves the right of admission.
admission
Also: acknowledgment
📝 In Action
Su admisión de culpa fue grabada por la policía.
B2His admission of guilt was recorded by the police.
Fue una admisión honesta de sus miedos.
C1It was an honest admission of her fears.
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Which sentence describes paying for a ticket?
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From Latin 'admissio', which combines 'ad' (towards) and 'mittere' (to send). It literally meant 'the act of letting someone in'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'admisión' always feminine?
Yes, like almost all Spanish words ending in '-ción', it is always feminine (la admisión).
What's the difference between 'entrada' and 'admisión'?
'Entrada' usually refers to the physical ticket or the physical door. 'Admisión' is more formal and refers to the permission or process of being allowed into a university or organization.
Can I use 'admisión' for air in a car engine?
Yes! In mechanics, 'la admisión' refers to the intake stroke or system where air and fuel enter the engine.