diputación
“diputación” means “provincial council” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
provincial council
Also: provincial government, council building
📝 In Action
La diputación provincial gestiona los servicios de los pueblos pequeños.
B2The provincial council manages the services for small towns.
Tengo una reunión en la sede de la diputación a las diez.
B1I have a meeting at the council headquarters at ten.
La diputación ha aprobado nuevas ayudas para el campo.
C1The provincial government has approved new aid for the countryside.
delegation
Also: deputation
📝 In Action
Una diputación de empresarios visitó el palacio real.
C1A delegation of business owners visited the royal palace.
La diputación de los trabajadores presentó sus quejas.
C2The group of worker representatives presented their complaints.
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Words that translate to "diputación" in Spanish:
council building→deputation→provincial council→provincial government→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: diputación
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If you are in a small village in Spain and need help with a local road, which building should you look for?
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From the Latin 'deputatio', which refers to the act of assigning or allotting a task to someone.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 'diputado' the person who works at a 'diputación'?
Not exactly. While they share the same root, a 'diputado' usually refers to a member of the national Congress (MP/Congressman), while someone working in the 'diputación' is typically a 'diputado provincial'.
Why does the accent disappear in the plural?
Spanish rules say that if a word ends in 'n' and the stress is on the last syllable, it needs an accent. When you add '-es', the stress stays on the 'o', but because it's no longer the last syllable, the accent is no longer required by the rules.
Is it the same as a City Hall?
No. A City Hall (Ayuntamiento) looks after one specific city or town. A 'diputación' looks after an entire province, helping many different towns coordinate.