entidad
“entidad” means “entity” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
entity
Also: institution, body
📝 In Action
Esa entidad financiera ofrece préstamos con intereses bajos.
B1That financial entity (bank) offers loans with low interest rates.
La entidad sin fines de lucro ayuda a familias necesitadas.
B2The non-profit organization helps families in need.
Es una entidad pública encargada de la educación.
B1It is a public body in charge of education.
substance
Also: entity
📝 In Action
El problema no tiene suficiente entidad para preocuparnos.
C1The problem doesn't have enough substance to worry us.
Reconocieron la entidad de su propuesta científica.
C2They recognized the weight/significance of his scientific proposal.
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Quick Quiz: entidad
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'entidad financiera'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'entitas', which comes from 'ens' meaning 'a being' or 'something that exists'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'entidad' and 'identidad'?
Think of 'entidad' as a thing or organization (like a company), while 'identidad' is who someone is (like your name or personality).
Is 'entidad' used for people?
No, you wouldn't call a single person an 'entidad' in normal conversation. It's almost always used for groups, organizations, or abstract concepts.
Can I use 'empresa' instead of 'entidad'?
Yes, 'empresa' (company) is more common in everyday speech. 'Entidad' sounds more formal, like something you would see in a contract or on the news.