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How to Say "founding" in Spanish

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fundación

nounC1general
Use 'fundación' when referring to the general act or process of establishing something, like a city, organization, or idea.

Examples

La fundación de la ciudad data del siglo XII.

The founding of the city dates back to the 12th century.

fundador

foon-dah-DORfundaˈðoɾ

adjectiveB2general
Use 'fundador' to describe someone or something that belongs to the original group that established an institution or organization.
A single bright red seedling growing among a group of small green plants.

Examples

Ella es una miembro fundadora del club de debate.

She is a founding member of the debate club.

Él es un miembro fundador de nuestra asociación.

He is a founding member of our association.

El equipo fundador decidió vender la empresa.

The founding team decided to sell the company.

Necesitamos la firma del socio fundador.

We need the founding partner's signature.

Word Order

As a describing word, 'fundador' almost always comes after the naming word it describes (like 'miembro fundador').

Gender Agreement

erección

nounC1formal
Use 'erección' specifically for the physical act of raising or setting up a structure, such as a monument, building, or statue.

Examples

La erección de la torre tomó varios años.

The erection of the tower took several years.

Confusing 'fundación' and 'erección'

Learners often confuse 'fundación' and 'erección' because both can relate to 'establishing'. Remember that 'fundación' is for abstract acts of establishing (like a city or organization), while 'erección' is for the physical construction or raising of a structure.

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