corporación
/kor-po-rah-SYON/
corporation
A large building representing a corporation as a single business entity.
corporación(noun)
corporation
?a large company or group of companies acting as a single entity
firm
?a professional organization
📝 In Action
Ella trabaja para una gran corporación multinacional.
A2She works for a large multinational corporation.
La corporación anunció una nueva estrategia de ventas.
B1The corporation announced a new sales strategy.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ción' Rule
Most Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' (e.g., la corporación).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender confusion
Mistake: "el corporación"
Correction: la corporación
⭐ Usage Tips
Corporate vs. Company
While 'empresa' is used for any business, 'corporación' usually suggests a very large, high-level organization.
A group of people representing a city council or municipal body.
corporación(noun)
city council / municipal body
?the group of people who govern a town or city
guild
?an association of people with similar interests or professions
📝 In Action
La corporación municipal votó a favor del nuevo parque.
B2The city council voted in favor of the new park.
Los miembros de la corporación asistieron a la ceremonia.
C1The members of the local authority attended the ceremony.
💡 Grammar Points
Collective Nouns
Even though it refers to a group of people, we use the singular verb form: 'La corporación decide' (The council decides).
⭐ Usage Tips
Look for Context
If you see 'corporación' in a news story about a city or a mayor, it almost always means the local government leaders, not a business.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corporación
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'la corporación municipal'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'corporación' for a small family business?
Not really. It usually refers to large, formal organizations or government bodies. For a small business, 'negocio' or 'empresa' is much better.
Is it the same as the English word 'corporation'?
Yes, they are cognates and share the same meaning in business, but the Spanish word is also commonly used for local government, which is less common in everyday English.