asuntos
“asuntos” means “matters” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
matters, issues
Also: topics
📝 In Action
Necesito hablar contigo sobre unos asuntos importantes.
A1I need to talk to you about some important matters.
¿Cuáles son los asuntos en la agenda de hoy?
A2What are the issues on today's agenda?
affairs, business
Also: dealings
📝 In Action
El Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores viajó a Bruselas.
B2The Minister of Foreign Affairs traveled to Brussels.
Tengo que ir al banco para arreglar unos asuntos de negocios.
B1I have to go to the bank to sort out some business matters.
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Quick Quiz: asuntos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'asuntos' correctly in a formal context?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin past participle *adsumptus*, meaning 'taken up' or 'adopted.' Over time, it came to mean 'a thing taken up for discussion or action,' which perfectly describes its meaning today.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asuntos' used when referring to a problem or trouble?
Yes, 'asuntos' can imply trouble or a delicate situation, often when used with an adjective. For example, 'metido en malos asuntos' means 'involved in bad business' or 'in trouble.' But by itself, it just means 'matters.'
If I only have one thing to discuss, should I use 'asuntos'?
No. 'Asuntos' is plural. If you have only one thing to discuss, use the singular form, 'asunto' (e.g., 'Tengo un asunto que discutir' - I have one matter to discuss).