federación
“federación” means “federation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
federation
Also: association, league
📝 In Action
La federación de fútbol anunció las nuevas reglas del torneo.
B1The football federation announced the new rules for the tournament.
Pertenecemos a una federación de pequeños comercios.
B2We belong to a federation of small businesses.
federation
Also: union
📝 In Action
Rusia es oficialmente una federación.
B2Russia is officially a federation.
La federación de los estados permitió una mejor defensa común.
C1The federation of the states allowed for a better common defense.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: federación
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The federation'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'foederatio', which means a league or a treaty. It comes from 'foedus', meaning an agreement or a pact between parties.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'federación' only for sports?
No! While common in sports (like the Spanish Football Federation), it is also used for political unions of states and professional trade groups.
How do I pronounce the '-ción' part?
In Spain, it sounds like 'th-yohn' (like the 'th' in 'think'). In Latin America, it sounds like 'syohn' (like the 's' in 'sun').