How to Say "federation" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “federation” is “federación” — use 'federación' when referring to an organized group of people, clubs, or associations, such as sports bodies or professional organizations..
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federación
nounB1general
Use 'federación' when referring to an organized group of people, clubs, or associations, such as sports bodies or professional organizations.
Examples
La federación de fútbol anunció las nuevas reglas del torneo.
The football federation announced the new rules for the tournament.
federación
nounB2political
Use 'federación' when specifically talking about a political system where states or regions are united under a central government but retain some autonomy.
Examples
Rusia es oficialmente una federación.
Russia is officially a federation.
unión
nounB2political, organizational
Use 'unión' when referring to a broader political or organizational grouping where different entities come together for cooperation, like the European Union.
Examples
La Unión Europea es un ejemplo de cooperación internacional.
The European Union is an example of international cooperation.
Federación vs. Unión
The most common mistake is using 'unión' for a sports or club organization. Remember that 'federación' is the standard term for these types of bodies, while 'unión' is more often used for large political alliances or groupings.
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