generación
/heh-neh-rah-SYOHN/
generation
The concept of a generación as a group of people born and living during the same time.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Remember that 'generación' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up Gender
Mistake: "El generación"
Correction: La generación. Most words ending in -ción are feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about family
You can use this word to talk about steps in a family tree: 'Soy la tercera generación nacida aquí' (I am the third generation born here).
Generación can mean the production or creation of something, such as energy.
generación(noun)
generation
?production or creation
,production
?creation of energy/data
creation
?act of creating
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Verb Connection
This meaning relates directly to the verb 'generar' (to generate or create).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Use
This meaning is often seen in news articles, scientific papers, or official documents when discussing processes.
In technology, generación refers to a specific version or iteration of a device.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Technology Talk
Use this meaning when talking about computers, phones, cars, or games that have distinct, numbered versions.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 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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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).