internacional
“internacional” means “international” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
international
Also: global, worldwide
📝 In Action
El aeropuerto tiene vuelos internacionales a muchos países.
A1The airport has international flights to many countries.
Ellos firmaron un acuerdo internacional para proteger el medio ambiente.
A2They signed an international agreement to protect the environment.
La crisis económica tiene repercusiones internacionales.
B1The economic crisis has international repercussions.
international organization
Also: international match/competition
📝 In Action
El equipo ganó la Internacional de ese año.
B2The team won the International (tournament) that year.
Históricamente, La Internacional fue una organización obrera muy influyente.
C1Historically, The International was a very influential labor organization.
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Words that translate to "internacional" in Spanish:
global→international→international organization→worldwide→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: internacional
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'internacional' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed in the 19th century by combining the Latin prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between') and the word 'nacional' (national). It literally means 'between nations.'
First recorded: Mid-19th century (in political and diplomatic language)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'internacional' masculine or feminine?
It is neither! As an adjective, it is one of the Spanish words that stays the same regardless of whether the noun it modifies is masculine (el vuelo internacional) or feminine (la política internacional). You only change it to 'internacionales' for plural.
How is 'internacional' different from 'mundial'?
They are very similar synonyms. 'Internacional' emphasizes the relationship *between* different countries (like an international treaty). 'Mundial' often emphasizes the scope, meaning 'worldwide' or 'global' (like a World Cup or a global pandemic).