asociación
/ah-soh-see-ah-SYOHN/
association
This image visualizes an asociación as a formal club or organization.
asociación(noun)
association
?formal club or organization
,society
?a group of people joined for a common purpose
organization
?a formal body
,union
?a workers' group (depending on context)
📝 In Action
Mi abuela es miembro de una asociación de jardinería.
A2My grandmother is a member of a gardening association.
La asociación sin ánimo de lucro busca proteger los animales.
B1The non-profit association seeks to protect animals.
Necesitamos la aprobación de la asociación de vecinos para hacer la fiesta.
B2We need the neighborhood association's approval to have the party.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Most Spanish nouns that end in '-ción' are feminine (like 'la asociación'). This is a helpful pattern to remember!
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
While it can mean 'club,' 'asociación' often implies a more formal, registered group than a simple 'grupo' (group).
Here, asociación is shown as the mental connection or link between two ideas.
asociación(noun)
association
?the mental connection between ideas
,linkage
?the act of connecting things
correlation
?statistical connection
📝 In Action
Para mí, el color azul tiene una asociación directa con la tristeza.
B1For me, the color blue has a direct association with sadness.
Los psicólogos estudian la asociación de ideas en el subconsciente.
C1Psychologists study the association of ideas in the subconscious.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'con' or 'de'
When talking about what something is associated with, use 'con' (with) or 'de' (of): 'la asociación con la música' (the association with music).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asociación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'asociación' to mean a mental connection rather than a formal group?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'asociación' siempre femenino?
Sí, 'asociación' es siempre un sustantivo femenino. Necesitas usar el artículo 'la' o 'una' antes de ella (e.g., 'la asociación').
What is the difference between 'asociación' and 'sociedad'?
Both can mean 'society' or 'organization.' 'Asociación' often emphasizes the act of people gathering for a specific, often formal, common goal (like a club or non-profit). 'Sociedad' is broader and can refer to society as a whole, or a large, formal business partnership (a corporation).