How to Say "adoption" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “adoption” is “adopción” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La adopción de su hijo fue un proceso largo pero feliz.
The adoption of their son was a long but happy process.
Ella habló sobre la importancia de la adopción en la sociedad.
She spoke about the importance of adoption in society.
Gender Check
Remember that 'adopción' is always feminine, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la adopción', 'una adopción exitosa').
Confusing the Verb and Noun
Mistake: “Usar 'adoptar' (the verb) instead of 'adopción' (the noun) when naming the concept. E.g., 'La adoptar es difícil.'”
Correction: Use the noun: 'La adopción es difícil.' (Adoption is difficult.)
Other Meanings of “adopción”
“adopción” can also mean:
- acceptance or implementation of a measure or idea(B2, formal)
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