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How to Say "coalition" in Spanish

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alianza

/a-lee-AHN-sah//aˈljansa/

NounB1General
Use 'alianza' when referring to any group working together for a common goal, whether it's political, economic, or even personal.
Two stylized figures, one wearing blue and one wearing red, shaking hands firmly in the center to symbolize a political agreement.

Examples

Los dos países formaron una alianza económica para comerciar mejor.

The two countries formed an economic alliance to trade better.

La alianza militar se disolvió después de la guerra.

The military alliance dissolved after the war.

Necesitamos crear una alianza fuerte entre todos los departamentos.

We need to create a strong coalition among all the departments.

Gender Check

Remember that 'alianza' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine words like 'la' or 'una' before it: 'La alianza es importante'.

bloque

BLO-keh/ˈblo.ke/

nounB2Formal/Political/Economic
Choose 'bloque' for a more structured or temporary alliance, particularly when nations or groups form a bloc for negotiation or unified action.
A tight cluster of five identical, brightly colored geometric blocks pressed together, symbolizing a cohesive group or alliance.

Examples

Los países formaron un bloque comercial para negociar mejor.

The countries formed a trade bloc to negotiate better.

El bloque opositor votó en contra de la nueva ley.

The opposition bloc voted against the new law.

La computadora procesa los datos en bloques de información.

The computer processes the data in blocks of information.

Confusing Alliance with Bloc

Learners often use 'alianza' for all types of coalitions. Remember that 'bloque' specifically refers to a more formal, often temporary, grouping, especially in international relations or trade, whereas 'alianza' is broader and can apply to any cooperative effort.

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