organización
“organización” means “organization” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
organization
Also: planning, structure
📝 In Action
Necesitas más organización para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
A2You need more organization to finish the project on time.
La organización de la biblioteca es excelente.
B1The structure/arrangement of the library is excellent.
Ella es famosa por su buena organización personal.
A2She is famous for her good personal organization (skills).
organization
Also: association, firm
📝 In Action
Ella trabaja para una organización no gubernamental.
B1She works for a non-governmental organization (NGO).
La organización anunció un nuevo plan de acción.
B2The organization announced a new plan of action.
Somos miembros de la misma organización de voluntarios.
B1We are members of the same volunteer organization.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: organización
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'organización' to mean a 'group of people' rather than 'the act of planning'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb *organizar* (to organize), which itself originates from the Greek word *organon*, meaning 'tool' or 'instrument.' The Spanish word literally means 'the process of making something into a working instrument or body.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via Latin)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'organización' feminine?
Spanish nouns ending in the suffix -ción (which usually means 'the act of doing something,' like 'creation' or 'decision') are almost always feminine. It's a pattern you can rely on for hundreds of words!
How do I know whether to translate 'organization' as 'organización' or 'arreglo'?
Use *organización* for complex planning, structure, or formal groups. Use *arreglo* when talking about arranging or fixing physical objects, like 'the arrangement of flowers' (*el arreglo floral*) or 'fixing a problem'.