fusión
“fusión” means “merger” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
merger, blend
Also: fusion, amalgamation
📝 In Action
La fusión de los dos bancos fue aprobada la semana pasada.
B1The merger of the two banks was approved last week.
Este restaurante es famoso por su deliciosa comida de fusión.
B1This restaurant is famous for its delicious fusion food.
Su estilo musical es una fusión de jazz y ritmos africanos.
B2Their musical style is a blend of jazz and African rhythms.
melting, fusion
Also: liquefaction
📝 In Action
El punto de fusión del hielo es cero grados Celsius.
B2The melting point of ice is zero degrees Celsius.
La energía de fusión limpia podría cambiar el mundo.
C1Clean fusion energy could change the world.
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Quick Quiz: fusión
Question 1 of 1
¿Cuál de estas oraciones usa 'fusión' en el contexto de negocios?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin term *fusio*, which meant 'a pouring out' or 'a melting.' It originally referred to the process of melting metals to join them together. This core idea of 'joining by melting' led to its modern meanings in business and arts.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'fusión' y 'mezcla'?
'Fusión' (fusion/merger) usually implies a deep, complete integration where the original components become inseparable and form a new entity (especially in business or science). 'Mezcla' (mix/mixture) is a more general term for combining things, often where the components can still be identified or separated.
¿Se puede usar 'fusión' para describir una relación personal?
Yes, but it sounds very formal or poetic. You could say 'una fusión de almas' (a fusion of souls) to mean two people becoming deeply united, but usually 'unión' or 'conexión' is more common for everyday relationships.