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How to Say "fellowship" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “fellowship” is “amistad” — use 'amistad' when 'fellowship' refers to the bond and camaraderie between friends or a general sense of close personal connection..

amistad🔊A1

Use 'amistad' when 'fellowship' refers to the bond and camaraderie between friends or a general sense of close personal connection.

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comunidad🔊A1

Choose 'comunidad' when 'fellowship' implies a group of people living together or sharing a common interest, location, or identity.

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hermandad🔊B1

Use 'hermandad' to express a strong, often deep, sense of togetherness or solidarity, particularly among a group with shared experiences.

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fraternidad🔊B2

Employ 'fraternidad' when 'fellowship' refers to a spirit of brotherhood, mutual support, and harmonious relations, often in a more formal or ideological sense.

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beca🔊B1

Use 'beca' specifically when 'fellowship' refers to a grant or scholarship, typically for academic or research purposes.

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English → Spanish

amistad

/ah-mees-TAHD//a.misˈtað/

nounA1general
Use 'amistad' when 'fellowship' refers to the bond and camaraderie between friends or a general sense of close personal connection.
A colorful, simplistic illustration featuring two stylized figures, one blue and one yellow, standing side-by-side and holding hands, smiling warmly.

Examples

Valoro mucho nuestra amistad.

I really value our friendship.

La amistad es la base de toda buena relación.

Friendship is the foundation of every good relationship.

Cultivar la amistad requiere tiempo y esfuerzo.

Nurturing friendship requires time and effort.

Feminine Noun Ending

Even though it doesn't end in -a, 'amistad' is always feminine. Many Spanish nouns that end in -dad, -tad, -ción, or -sión are feminine.

Confusing Noun and Person

Mistake: “Using *amistad* when you mean *amigo* (friend).”

Correction: 'Mi amistad me ayuda' is wrong. Say 'Mi amigo/a me ayuda' (My friend helps me). *Amistad* is the relationship, not the person.

comunidad

koh-moo-nee-DAHD/komuˈniðað/

nounA1general
Choose 'comunidad' when 'fellowship' implies a group of people living together or sharing a common interest, location, or identity.
A diverse group of four people (two adults and two children) standing close together in a circle on a green lawn, smiling and holding hands, symbolizing unity and community.

Examples

La comunidad local organizó una limpieza del parque.

The local community organized a park cleanup.

Vivimos en una comunidad de vecinos muy tranquila.

We live in a very peaceful neighborhood community (of residents).

Él es un miembro activo de la comunidad científica.

He is an active member of the scientific community.

Feminine Noun Pattern

Words in Spanish that end in '-dad' (like ciudad, verdad, libertad) are almost always feminine, even though they don't end in the letter 'a'. Remember to use 'la' or 'una' with them.

Gender Confusion

Mistake: “El comunidad”

Correction: La comunidad. Since it ends in -dad, it is feminine.

hermandad

/er-man-DAD//eɾmanˈdað/

nounB1general
Use 'hermandad' to express a strong, often deep, sense of togetherness or solidarity, particularly among a group with shared experiences.
A simple illustration showing two people embracing warmly, symbolizing a strong, shared bond of brotherhood.

Examples

La hermandad entre los bomberos es muy fuerte después de un incendio.

The brotherhood among the firefighters is very strong after a fire.

Sentimos una gran hermandad con la gente del pueblo.

We feel a great fellowship with the people of the town.

Always Feminine

Even though the related word 'hermano' is masculine (brother), 'hermandad' is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it.

Confusing Gender

Mistake: “El hermandad”

Correction: La hermandad. Remember that the suffix -dad often signals a feminine noun.

fraternidad

/fra-tehr-nee-DAHD//fɾateɾniˈðað/

nounB2formal
Employ 'fraternidad' when 'fellowship' refers to a spirit of brotherhood, mutual support, and harmonious relations, often in a more formal or ideological sense.
A group of diverse friends standing together with their arms around each other's shoulders, smiling warmly.

Examples

Debemos vivir en un ambiente de paz y fraternidad.

We must live in an atmosphere of peace and brotherhood.

Él se unió a una fraternidad durante su primer año en la universidad.

He joined a fraternity during his first year at the university.

La fraternidad entre los soldados era inquebrantable.

The brotherhood among the soldiers was unbreakable.

Identifying the Gender

Words in Spanish that end in '-dad' are almost always feminine. Because of this, you should always use 'la' or 'una' with fraternidad.

Fraternidad vs. Hermandad

Mistake: “Using 'fraternidad' for every kind of club.”

Correction: While they are similar, 'hermandad' is more common for religious groups or local neighborhood clubs, while 'fraternidad' is often used for university groups or the abstract concept of brotherhood.

beca

BEH-kah/ˈbe.ka/

nounB1academic
Use 'beca' specifically when 'fellowship' refers to a grant or scholarship, typically for academic or research purposes.
A tall stack of shining gold coins resting beside a large, open academic textbook.

Examples

Solicité una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.

I applied for a scholarship to study abroad.

Si obtienes una beca completa, no tendrás que pagar la matrícula.

If you get a full scholarship, you won't have to pay tuition.

Ella vive de una beca de investigación del gobierno.

She lives off a government research grant.

Gender Reminder

Remember that 'beca' is always feminine. You must use 'la beca' or 'una beca' (the scholarship, a scholarship).

Confusing 'Pedir' and 'Solicitar'

Mistake: “Usar 'pedir una beca' (to ask for a scholarship) is less formal and common than 'solicitar una beca'.”

Correction: Use 'solicitar una beca' (to formally apply) when discussing the application process.

Friendship vs. Community Spirit

The most common confusion is between 'amistad' and 'comunidad'. Remember that 'amistad' focuses on the bond between individuals, while 'comunidad' refers to a shared identity or group connection, even among people who aren't close friends.

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