social
“social” means “social” in Spanish (related to society or community).
social
Also: societal, public
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Los problemas sociales requieren soluciones comunitarias.
B1Social problems require community solutions.
Ella es una persona muy social y tiene muchos amigos.
A2She is a very social person and has many friends.
Usamos las redes sociales para comunicarnos.
A1We use social networks to communicate.
El trabajador social ayudó a la familia.
A2The social worker helped the family.
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Quick Quiz: social
Question 1 of 2
Which of these phrases correctly uses the adjective 'social'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *socialis*, meaning 'of companions' or 'relating to partnership,' sharing roots with the Spanish word for companion, *socio*.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'social' change form for masculine and feminine nouns?
No. 'Social' is one of those helpful adjectives that stays the same whether the noun is masculine (like 'el impacto social') or feminine (like 'la vida social'). You only need to change it to 'sociales' when the noun is plural.