How to Say "modernization" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “modernization” is “modernización” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La modernización de la oficina terminó ayer.
The modernization of the office finished yesterday.
El gobierno anunció un plan de modernización del transporte público.
The government announced a plan for the modernization of public transport.
Sin una modernización constante, las empresas pierden competitividad.
Without constant modernization, companies lose their competitive edge.
The -ción Rule
Almost every Spanish word that ends in '-ción' is feminine. This means you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
The Disappearing Accent
When you make this word plural ('modernizaciones'), the written accent on the 'o' disappears because the rhythm of the word changes.
Gender Error
Mistake: “El modernización es necesaria.”
Correction: La modernización es necesaria. Words ending in -ción are feminine.
Keeping the Accent in Plural
Mistake: “Las modernizaciónes.”
Correction: Las modernizaciones. You drop the accent mark in the plural form.
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