asociado
“asociado” means “associated” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
associated
Also: linked
📝 In Action
El riesgo asociado a este plan es mínimo.
B1The risk associated with this plan is minimal.
Hay muchos gastos asociados con la mudanza.
A2There are many costs associated with moving.
El aumento de temperatura está asociado al cambio climático.
B2The temperature increase is linked to climate change.
associate
Also: member
📝 In Action
Juan es un nuevo asociado del bufete de abogados.
B2Juan is a new associate at the law firm.
La reunión es solo para los asociados.
B1The meeting is only for members/associates.
Se convirtió en asociado senior el año pasado.
C1He became a senior associate last year.
associated
📝 In Action
He asociado mi cuenta de banco a la aplicación.
B1I have linked my bank account to the app.
Ellos han asociado la marca con la calidad.
B1They have associated the brand with quality.
¿Habías asociado estos dos eventos antes?
B2Had you linked these two events before?
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: asociado
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the associated costs'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'associatus', which is the past form of 'associare'. This comes from 'ad' (to) and 'sociare' (to join), based on 'socius' (companion). Essentially, it means making something a companion to something else.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'socio' and 'asociado'?
A 'socio' is usually a full partner or owner of a business, while an 'asociado' is often a high-level employee or a member of an organization who doesn't necessarily have ownership.
Can 'asociado' mean a boyfriend or girlfriend?
No. In Spanish, we use 'pareja' or 'novio/a'. Using 'asociado' sounds like you are talking about a business contract!
Do I use 'a' or 'con' after it?
Both are correct. 'Asociado a' and 'asociado con' are used interchangeably in most contexts, much like 'associated with' or 'linked to' in English.