sociedad
“sociedad” means “society” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
society
Also: public, community
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Vivimos en una sociedad muy diversa.
A2We live in a very diverse society.
La sociedad civil protestó contra la nueva ley.
B1Civil society protested against the new law.
El bienestar de la sociedad es responsabilidad de todos.
B2The well-being of society is everyone's responsibility.
company, partnership
Also: association
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Crearon una sociedad limitada para reducir riesgos.
B2They created a limited company (LTD) to reduce risks.
Necesitas registrar la sociedad con el gobierno.
C1You need to register the company with the government.
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Words that translate to "sociedad" in Spanish:
association→community→company→partnership→public→society→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sociedad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sociedad' to mean a specific business rather than the general public?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *societas*, meaning 'fellowship, association, or union.' It’s built on the Latin root *socius*, which meant 'companion' or 'ally.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo se dice 'social' en español?
The adjective form is 'social.' It is one of the few words ending in -al that doesn't change based on gender (es decir, es 'el problema social' y 'la vida social').
If 'sociedad' means 'company,' how do I translate 'in the company of friends'?
In that case, you use a different Spanish word: 'compañía.' You would say 'en compañía de amigos.' 'Sociedad' is reserved for the large collective or a registered business entity.