socios
/SOH-see-ohs/
partners
In a business or legal context, "socios" means partners.
socios(Noun)
partners
?Business or legal context
,associates
?Professional context
shareholders
?People who own shares in a company
📝 In Action
Los tres socios firmaron el contrato para abrir la nueva cafetería.
B1The three partners signed the contract to open the new coffee shop.
Nuestra empresa busca nuevos socios inversores en el extranjero.
B2Our company is looking for new investing partners abroad.
Ellos son los socios fundadores de la organización.
B1They are the founding partners of the organization.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Gender Rule
Even if the group includes many women, the masculine plural form 'socios' is used to refer to a mixed group of partners.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Socio' and 'Amigo'
Mistake: "Using 'socio' to mean 'just a close friend.'"
Correction: Use 'amigo' for a friend. 'Socio' implies a formal, often legal or financial, connection.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
'Socios' is usually reserved for formal relationships where there is shared responsibility or ownership (like a club, business, or legal firm).
When referring to a club or organization, "socios" refers to its members.
📝 In Action
Todos los socios del gimnasio tienen acceso a la piscina.
A2All the members of the gym have access to the pool.
Necesitamos dos socios más para nuestro equipo de tenis.
B1We need two more partners (teammates) for our tennis team.
💡 Grammar Points
Interchangeable Use
In this context, 'socios' and 'miembros' (members) are often interchangeable, but 'socios' often implies a paid or registered status.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: socios
Question 1 of 2
Which word best describes a group of people who jointly own a small business?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'socios' refer to both men and women?
In Spanish, when referring to a mixed group (males and females), the masculine plural form ('socios') is traditionally used. If the group were exclusively female, you would use 'socias'.
What is the difference between 'socios' and 'colegas'?
'Socios' implies a deeper, often financial or legal, partnership or co-ownership. 'Colegas' simply means 'colleagues' or 'coworkers'—people you work alongside, but without necessarily sharing ownership.