How to Say "corporation" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “corporation” is “compañía” — use 'compañía' when referring to any type of business or firm, from a small local shop to a larger enterprise, especially when the scale or legal structure is not the primary focus..
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compañía
NounA2General
Use 'compañía' when referring to any type of business or firm, from a small local shop to a larger enterprise, especially when the scale or legal structure is not the primary focus.
Examples
Mi hermano trabaja en una compañía de tecnología.
My brother works at a technology company.
corporación
NounB1Formal
Use 'corporación' when you specifically want to emphasize that the business is a large, complex organization, often with multiple subsidiaries or operating internationally.
Examples
Ella trabaja para una gran corporación multinacional.
She works for a large multinational corporation.
General vs. Specific Business Terms
Learners often use 'corporación' too broadly. Remember that 'compañía' is the default and more common term for 'company' in most situations. Reserve 'corporación' for when you specifically mean a large, formal corporate entity.
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