generación
“generación” means “generation” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
generation, age group
📝 In Action
Mi generación creció sin teléfonos inteligentes.
A2My generation grew up without smartphones.
Hay una gran diferencia entre la generación de mis abuelos y la mía.
B1There is a big difference between my grandparents' generation and mine.
generation, production
Also: creation
📝 In Action
La generación de energía solar es crucial para el futuro.
B1The generation of solar energy is crucial for the future.
El informe detalla la generación de datos de los usuarios.
B2The report details the generation of user data.
version, step
📝 In Action
El nuevo modelo es un salto de la tercera a la cuarta generación de tecnología.
B2The new model is a leap from the third to the fourth generation of technology.
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Quick Quiz: generación
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es el mejor sinónimo para 'generación' en el contexto de 'la generación de contenido digital'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'generatio,' which meant 'begetting' or 'procreation.' It is built from the root 'genus,' meaning 'birth' or 'origin,' showing its connection to creating new life or new things.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'generación' refers to people or production?
Look at the surrounding words. If it's linked to an age group (like 'millennial' or 'mis abuelos'), it means people. If it's linked to things like 'electricidad' (electricity) or 'datos' (data), it means production or creation.
Is 'generación' used for technology versions, like in English?
Yes, absolutely! It's very common to talk about 'la tercera generación de teléfonos' (the third generation of phones).