asignación
“asignación” means “assignment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
assignment
Also: task
📝 In Action
Tengo una nueva asignación en mi clase de español.
A2I have a new assignment in my Spanish class.
El jefe nos dio una asignación muy difícil.
B1The boss gave us a very difficult assignment.
Debes entregar tu asignación antes del viernes.
A2You must hand in your assignment before Friday.
allocation
Also: allowance, stipend
📝 In Action
La asignación de fondos para el hospital fue aprobada.
B2The allocation of funds for the hospital was approved.
Recibo una asignación mensual para mis gastos de viaje.
B1I receive a monthly allowance for my travel expenses.
Hubo una asignación equitativa de los recursos disponibles.
C1There was a fair allocation of the available resources.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: asignación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct plural form of 'asignación'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'assignatio,' which means the act of marking out or allotting something to someone.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asignación' the same as 'homework'?
Yes, but it is more formal. In school, you usually say 'tarea,' while 'asignación' is used for more formal projects or workplace tasks.
Does 'asignación' mean a romantic meeting like in English?
No. In English, 'assignation' can mean a secret meeting, but in Spanish, it strictly means a task or an allocation of resources/money.
How do I say 'budget allocation'?
You would say 'asignación presupuestaria'.