How to Say "participation" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “participation” is “participación” — use 'participación' when referring to general involvement or joining in an activity, event, or process..
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participación
nounA2general
Use 'participación' when referring to general involvement or joining in an activity, event, or process.
Examples
Gracias por su participación en la reunión de hoy.
Thank you for your participation in today's meeting.
intervención
nounB2formal
Use 'intervención' specifically when someone takes the floor to speak or contribute verbally, especially in a formal discussion or debate.
Examples
Su intervención en la reunión fue muy breve.
His speech in the meeting was very brief.
General Activity vs. Speaking Up
The most common mistake is using 'intervención' for any kind of participation. Remember, 'intervención' specifically means speaking or intervening verbally in a discussion, while 'participación' is a broader term for joining in an activity.
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