multinacional
“multinacional” means “multinational” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
multinational
Also: international
📝 In Action
Trabajo en una empresa multinacional.
A2I work in a multinational company.
La cumbre es un evento multinacional de gran importancia.
B1The summit is a multinational event of great importance.
Necesitamos un acuerdo multinacional para proteger el océano.
C1We need a multinational agreement to protect the ocean.
multinational
Also: multinational corporation
📝 In Action
Las multinacionales tienen mucho poder en la economía actual.
B1Multinationals have a lot of power in today's economy.
Ella prefiere trabajar para una multinacional que para una startup.
B2She prefers to work for a multinational than for a startup.
La multinacional anunció el cierre de varias fábricas.
C1The multinational announced the closure of several factories.
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Words that translate to "multinacional" in Spanish:
international→multinational→multinational corporation→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: multinacional
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The multinational companies'?
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Formed by combining the prefix 'multi-' (from Latin 'multus', meaning 'many') and 'nacional' (from Latin 'natio', meaning 'birth' or 'tribe'). It reflects the modern concept of organizations transcending borders.
First recorded: Mid-20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'multinacional' the same as 'internacional'?
They are very close! 'Internacional' is a broad term for anything between countries. 'Multinacional' specifically describes something (usually a business) that operates in many different countries at once.
Does the word change if I'm talking about a man or a woman's project?
No. Words ending in 'l' like 'multinacional' are the same for both genders. You just change the word before it (e.g., 'un plan multinacional' vs 'una idea multinacional').
How do I pronounce the 'ci' in the middle?
In Spain, it sounds like a soft 'th' (multi-na-thyo-nal). In Latin America, it sounds like an 's' (multi-na-syo-nal).