Inklingo

colaboración

koh-lah-boh-rah-syohnkolaboɾaˈsjon

colaboración means collaboration in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

collaboration

Also: teamwork, assistance
NounfA2
Latin America
Two people working together to build a birdhouse.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos tu colaboración para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

A2

We need your collaboration to finish the project on time.

La colaboración entre los dos científicos fue muy exitosa.

B1

The collaboration between the two scientists was very successful.

Este festival es posible gracias a la colaboración del ayuntamiento.

B2

This festival is possible thanks to the city council's cooperation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cooperación (cooperation)
  • ayuda (help)

Antonyms

  • competencia (competition)
  • individualismo (individualism)

Common Collocations

  • en colaboración conin collaboration with
  • estrecha colaboraciónclose collaboration
  • pedir colaboraciónto ask for cooperation/help

Idioms & Expressions

  • prestar colaboraciónto lend a hand or help out

feature

Also: contribution
NounfB1
A singer on a stage inviting a guest musician to play a guitar solo.

📝 In Action

El rapero anunció una colaboración sorpresa con Shakira.

A2

The rapper announced a surprise feature with Shakira.

Mañana publicamos tu colaboración en el blog.

B1

We are publishing your guest post on the blog tomorrow.

Su última colaboración musical ha sido número uno en ventas.

B2

Their latest musical collaboration has been number one in sales.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • participación (participation)
  • contribución (contribution)

Common Collocations

  • colaboración especialspecial guest appearance
  • colaboración externaexternal contribution/freelance work

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "colaboración" in Spanish:

teamwork

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: colaboración

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct plural form of 'colaboración'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
canciónacciónmisión
📚 Etymology

From Latin 'collaboratio,' combining 'col-' (together) and 'laborare' (to work).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: collaborationFrench: collaborationItalian: collaborazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'colaboración' and 'cooperación'?

They are very similar. 'Colaboración' often implies working together on a specific creative or professional project, while 'cooperación' is broader and can mean simply following rules or helping out.

Can I use 'colaboración' for a guest singer in a song?

Yes! This is the standard term in the music industry, often appearing in song titles as 'en colaboración con' or just 'feat.' in English.

How do I say 'I need your help' using this word?

You can say 'Necesito tu colaboración.' It sounds slightly more formal and respectful than 'Necesito tu ayuda.'