confederación
“confederación” means “confederation” in Spanish (a union of states or organizations).
confederation
Also: league, alliance
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La confederación de estudiantes apoya el nuevo plan.
A2The student confederation supports the new plan.
Trabajo para una confederación de sindicatos internacionales.
B1I work for a confederation of international labor unions.
Varios países formaron una confederación para mejorar el comercio.
B2Several countries formed a confederation to improve trade.
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From Latin 'confoederatio', which combines 'con' (together) and 'foederare' (to make a treaty or league). It essentially describes the act of people or groups binding themselves together by an agreement.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'confederación' the same as 'federación'?
Not exactly. In a confederation, the member groups usually keep more of their own independent power compared to a federation.
Why is there an accent on the 'o'?
The accent shows that the stress is on the last syllable. Without it, the word would be pronounced differently.
Can I use this word for a group of friends?
It sounds very formal. For friends, it is better to use 'grupo' or 'club'.