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integración

een-teh-grah-syohninteɡɾaˈsjon

“integración” means “integration” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

integration

Also: inclusion
NounfB1
A group of diverse people in colorful clothing standing in a circle, holding hands and smiling.

📝 In Action

La integración de los nuevos estudiantes fue muy rápida.

A2

The integration of the new students was very fast.

Existen programas para fomentar la integración social.

B1

There are programs to promote social integration.

La integración cultural requiere respeto y tiempo.

B2

Cultural integration requires respect and time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • incorporación (incorporation)
  • unificación (unification)

Antonyms

  • segregación (segregation)
  • exclusión (exclusion)

Common Collocations

  • integración social – social integration
  • proceso de integración – integration process
  • falta de integración – lack of integration

integration

Also: merging
NounfB2formal
Two different colored puzzle pieces being joined together to form a single shape.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos una mejor integración de los sistemas informáticos.

B2

We need a better integration of the computer systems.

La integración económica de la región ha mejorado el comercio.

C1

The economic integration of the region has improved trade.

Mañana tenemos un examen sobre la integración en cálculo.

C1

Tomorrow we have an exam on integration in calculus.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fusión (merger)
  • combinación (combination)

Antonyms

  • desintegración (disintegration)
  • separación (separation)

Common Collocations

  • integración de datos – data integration
  • integración económica – economic integration
  • integración vertical – vertical integration

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: integración

Question 1 of 3

Which article should you use with 'integración'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
integrar(to integrate) — Verb
integrador(integrative / inclusive) — Adjective
íntegro(whole / upright) — Adjective
integridad(integrity) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
nacióncanciónlección
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'integratio', which means 'renewal' or 'making something whole again'. It comes from 'integer', meaning 'untouched' or 'whole'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: intégrationItalian: integrazioneEnglish: integration

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'integración' always mean social inclusion?

No. While it is very common in social contexts, it is also used in math (calculus) and business (merging systems or companies).

What is the difference between 'integración' and 'inclusión'?

They are very similar. 'Inclusión' often focuses on making sure everyone has the same rights and opportunities, while 'integración' focuses on the process of bringing different parts together into a whole.

How do I pronounce the 'ción' part?

In Latin America, it sounds like 'syohn'. In most of Spain, it sounds like 'thyohn' (with a 'th' sound like in 'think').