coordinación
“coordinación” means “coordination” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
coordination
Also: agility
📝 In Action
Para jugar al tenis necesitas buena coordinación entre los ojos y las manos.
A2To play tennis you need good hand-eye coordination.
El yoga me ha ayudado a mejorar mi coordinación.
B1Yoga has helped me improve my coordination.
Los niños pequeños están desarrollando su coordinación motriz.
B2Young children are developing their motor coordination.
coordination
Also: management
📝 In Action
Necesitamos mejor coordinación entre los departamentos de ventas y marketing.
B1We need better coordination between the sales and marketing departments.
Ella está a cargo de la coordinación del evento.
B1She is in charge of the event's coordination.
Bajo la coordinación del profesor, los alumnos terminaron el proyecto.
B2Under the teacher's coordination, the students finished the project.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: coordinación
Question 1 of 3
Which article should you use with 'coordinación'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'coordinatio', which combines 'co-' (together) and 'ordinare' (to arrange or set in order). Essentially, it means putting things in order together.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this word for a person who is organized?
Not exactly. Use 'coordinación' for the skill or the process. If you want to describe an organized person, use the adjective 'coordinado' (for a male) or 'coordinada' (for a female).
Is it used the same way in Latin America and Spain?
Yes, 'coordinación' is used universally across all Spanish-speaking countries with the same meanings.
Why does the accent disappear in the plural form?
In Spanish, the accent mark on '-ción' is there because the stress is on the last syllable. When you add '-es' to the end, the rules of Spanish pronunciation naturally place the stress on the second-to-last syllable, so the written accent is no longer needed.