delegación در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A delegation is an official group representing an entity.
- It can also mean a branch office of a company.
- Used in politics, business, and organizations.
- Think of representatives at a meeting or a local office.
- Core Meaning
- A group of people officially chosen to represent others or to perform a specific task. It can also refer to a branch of an organization located in a different place.
- Contexts
- Used in business, politics, diplomacy, and organizations. Think of international conferences, business meetings with representatives from different offices, or a group of ambassadors.
La delegación española fue recibida con honores en la cumbre internacional.
Necesitamos enviar una delegación de ingenieros a la nueva fábrica en México.
- Origin
- The word 'delegación' comes from the verb 'delegar,' meaning to delegate or to entrust someone with a task. It implies sending someone with authority.
La delegación diplomática negociará los términos del acuerdo comercial.
- Branch Office Meaning
- In a business context, 'delegación' can also refer to a branch office or a local office of a larger company. For example, 'la delegación de Madrid' would be the Madrid branch.
Visité la delegación de nuestra empresa en Barcelona la semana pasada.
- Political and Diplomatic Contexts
- In international relations and politics, a 'delegación' is a group of representatives sent to a conference, meeting, or negotiation. They carry the authority of their government or organization.
La delegación de las Naciones Unidas llegó a la zona de conflicto.
El presidente encabezó la delegación que viajó a Bruselas para discutir el tratado.
- Business and Corporate Contexts
- In business, 'delegación' can refer to a group of employees or executives sent to represent the company at an event, or to a branch office in another city or country.
La delegación comercial tuvo una reunión productiva con los socios asiáticos.
Hay una delegación de ventas visitando a nuestros clientes en el norte.
- Organizational and Institutional Contexts
- For any organization, whether it's a university, a charity, or a club, a 'delegación' can be a group sent to represent the organization at an event or a specific task force.
La delegación estudiantil presentó sus peticiones al rector.
Nuestra delegación de voluntarios trabajará en la zona afectada por el desastre.
- International News Broadcasts
- You'll frequently encounter 'delegación' in news reports about international summits, diplomatic meetings, or political negotiations. For instance, 'La delegación de Francia se reunió con la delegación de Alemania.' (The delegation from France met with the delegation from Germany.)
El noticiero informó sobre la llegada de la delegación de paz a la región.
- Business Meetings and Conferences
- In the corporate world, especially in multinational companies, 'delegación' is used to refer to representatives attending a conference or a group sent to a different office. 'Mi jefe va a liderar la delegación a la feria tecnológica en Las Vegas.' (My boss is going to lead the delegation to the tech fair in Las Vegas.)
La delegación de ventas visitará las nuevas oficinas centrales.
- Official Announcements and Press Releases
- Government bodies, embassies, and large organizations often use 'delegación' in their official communications when referring to groups of representatives. 'Se ha formado una delegación para investigar el incidente.'
La delegación cultural realizará una gira por varios países.
- Academic and Scientific Gatherings
- Universities and research institutions send 'delegaciones' to academic conferences and symposiums. 'La universidad enviará una delegación de profesores al congreso de física.'
Una delegación de científicos presentará sus hallazgos.
- Confusing with 'delegado/delegada'
- 'Delegado' or 'delegada' refers to an individual person who has been delegated authority or is a member of a delegation. 'Delegación' is the group or the act of delegating. For example, 'El delegado presentó su informe a la delegación.' (The delegate presented his report to the delegation.) You wouldn't say 'La delegado presentó su informe...' unless referring to a female delegate.
Incorrecto: La delegación de un solo representante habló.
Correcto: El delegado habló en nombre de la delegación.
- Using it for informal groups
- 'Delegación' implies an official or formal capacity. You wouldn't typically use it for a casual group of friends going on a trip. For informal groups, words like 'grupo,' 'equipo,' or 'pandilla' would be more appropriate.
Incorrecto: Una delegación de amigos fue al concierto.
Correcto: Un grupo de amigos fue al concierto.
- Gender Agreement with 'delegación' itself
- 'Delegación' is a feminine noun, so articles and adjectives modifying it must agree in gender. Forgetting this can lead to errors like 'un delegación' instead of 'una delegación'.
Incorrecto: Enviamos un delegación a la conferencia.
Correcto: Enviamos una delegación a la conferencia.
- Overusing the 'branch office' meaning
- While 'delegación' can mean a branch office, it's not the only term. 'Sucursal' is also very common for branch offices. Context is key. If it's about a group of people representing something, it's a delegation. If it's a physical office, it could be 'delegación' or 'sucursal'.
Incorrecto (contextually): El delegación de ventas está en la ciudad.
Correcto (for a physical office): La sucursal de ventas está en la ciudad.
Correcto (for the group): La delegación de ventas visitará la ciudad.
- Delegación vs. Grupo
- Grupo (group) is a general term for any collection of people. It lacks the formal or official connotation of 'delegación'.
- Example: 'Un grupo de turistas visitó el museo.' (A group of tourists visited the museum.) vs. 'La delegación de arte visitó el museo para evaluar las obras.'
- Delegación vs. Misión
- Misión (mission) refers to a specific task or assignment given to a group or individual, often with a sense of purpose or objective. A delegation might be sent on a mission.
- Example: 'La delegación diplomática fue enviada en una misión de paz.'
- Delegación vs. Representación
- Representación (representation) is the act of representing someone or something, or the group that does it. 'Delegación' is a specific type of representation, usually involving a formal appointment.
- Example: 'La representación artística fue muy aplaudida.' vs. 'La delegación cultural de España presentó su espectáculo.'
- Delegación vs. Sucursal
- Sucursal (branch office) specifically refers to a branch of a business in a different location. While 'delegación' can sometimes be used this way, 'sucursal' is more precise for a physical business branch.
- Example: 'La delegación de la empresa en Londres está muy activa.' vs. 'La sucursal bancaria abrió ayer.'
- Delegación vs. Embajada
- Embajada (embassy) is a permanent diplomatic mission representing one country in another. A 'delegación' is typically temporary and sent for a specific purpose or event.
- Example: 'La delegación visitó la embajada para discutir asuntos bilaterales.'
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The concept of 'delegation' existed in Roman law, where one person could legally entrust another to act on their behalf, often with specific powers. This historical root highlights the formal and authoritative nature of the term.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing the 'g' too hard, like in 'go'.
- Misplacing the stress, e.g., DE-le-ga-ción.
- Confusing the 'c' sound between European and Latin American pronunciation.
سطح دشواری
Understanding 'delegación' in reading requires recognizing its dual meaning (representative group and branch office) and its common collocations in formal contexts like news articles and business reports.
Using 'delegación' correctly in writing involves proper gender agreement, choosing the right collocations, and distinguishing it from similar terms like 'grupo' or 'sucursal'.
Pronunciation and correct usage in spoken Spanish can be challenging, especially when distinguishing its formal contexts from more general terms for groups.
Recognizing 'delegación' in spoken Spanish depends on clear pronunciation and understanding the context in which it is used, which often implies formality.
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Gender and number agreement with feminine nouns
La delegación española (singular, feminine). Las delegaciones importantes (plural, feminine).
Use of prepositions 'de' and 'en' with 'delegación'
Una delegación de España (from Spain). La delegación está en la ciudad (in the city).
Passive voice with 'se'
Se formó una delegación especial para la misión.
Infinitives of purpose
La delegación viajó para negociar el acuerdo.
Possessive adjectives with 'delegación'
Nuestra delegación asistirá a la cumbre. Su delegación fue muy productiva.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
La delegación llegó.
The delegation arrived.
Simple past tense, feminine noun.
Es una delegación.
It is a delegation.
Indefinite article 'una' for feminine noun.
La delegación es grande.
The delegation is large.
Adjective agreement 'grande' with 'delegación'.
Veo la delegación.
I see the delegation.
Verb 'ver' (to see) in present tense.
Ella es de la delegación.
She is from the delegation.
Preposition 'de' (from).
La delegación habla.
The delegation speaks.
Verb 'hablar' (to speak) in present tense.
Ellos son la delegación.
They are the delegation.
Plural pronoun 'ellos' with singular noun 'delegación' conceptually.
La delegación se va.
The delegation is leaving.
Reflexive verb 'irse' (to leave).
La delegación china llegó ayer.
The Chinese delegation arrived yesterday.
Adjective placement 'china' after noun.
Necesitamos una delegación para la reunión.
We need a delegation for the meeting.
Verb 'necesitar' (to need).
La delegación está en el hotel.
The delegation is at the hotel.
Preposition 'en' (at/in).
Es una delegación importante.
It is an important delegation.
Adjective 'importante' before noun.
La delegación tiene un líder.
The delegation has a leader.
Verb 'tener' (to have).
La delegación de España es pequeña.
The delegation from Spain is small.
Possessive structure with 'de'.
Vinieron en delegación.
They came as a delegation.
Prepositional phrase indicating manner.
La delegación se reunirá mañana.
The delegation will meet tomorrow.
Future tense of 'reunirse'.
La delegación diplomática negociará el acuerdo comercial.
The diplomatic delegation will negotiate the trade agreement.
Future tense, specific vocabulary.
Se espera que la delegación extranjera llegue pronto.
The foreign delegation is expected to arrive soon.
Passive voice 'se espera', infinitive clause.
Nuestra delegación asistirá a la cumbre.
Our delegation will attend the summit.
Possessive adjective 'nuestra', verb 'asistir'.
La delegación de la empresa visitará la nueva fábrica.
The company's delegation will visit the new factory.
Possessive structure, future tense.
El presidente recibió a la delegación.
The president received the delegation.
Preterite tense of 'recibir'.
Formaron una delegación para resolver el problema.
They formed a delegation to solve the problem.
Infinitive phrase of purpose.
La delegación hizo una propuesta.
The delegation made a proposal.
Preterite tense of 'hacer'.
La delegación de estudiantes exigió cambios.
The student delegation demanded changes.
Noun phrase 'delegación de estudiantes', preterite tense.
La delegación comercial evaluó las oportunidades de inversión en la región.
The trade delegation evaluated the investment opportunities in the region.
Preterite tense, complex noun phrase.
Se ha propuesto que la delegación investigue a fondo las causas del conflicto.
It has been proposed that the delegation thoroughly investigate the causes of the conflict.
Passive voice with 'se', subjunctive clause.
La delegación de las Naciones Unidas buscará una solución pacífica.
The United Nations delegation will seek a peaceful solution.
Future tense, specific organization name.
La delegación de artistas presentó un informe detallado sobre el impacto cultural.
The artists' delegation presented a detailed report on the cultural impact.
Preterite tense, complex noun phrase.
El éxito de la delegación dependerá de su capacidad de negociación.
The success of the delegation will depend on their negotiation skills.
Future tense, possessive structure.
La delegación fue recibida con escepticismo por parte de la oposición.
The delegation was received with skepticism by the opposition.
Passive voice, idiomatic phrase 'por parte de'.
Se espera que la delegación amplíe su mandato durante la reunión.
The delegation is expected to expand its mandate during the meeting.
Passive voice, modal verb 'ampliar'.
La delegación de la UNESCO abogó por la protección del patrimonio.
The UNESCO delegation advocated for the protection of heritage.
Preterite tense, specific organization, verb 'abogar'.
La delegación gubernamental se reunió con representantes de la sociedad civil para discutir la reforma electoral.
The governmental delegation met with civil society representatives to discuss electoral reform.
Preterite tense, complex noun phrases, infinitive of purpose.
Se ha constituido una delegación especial para supervisar la implementación del acuerdo de paz.
A special delegation has been formed to oversee the implementation of the peace agreement.
Passive voice with 'se', infinitive of purpose.
La delegación de la Unión Europea expresó su profunda preocupación por la situación humanitaria.
The European Union delegation expressed its deep concern about the humanitarian situation.
Preterite tense, specific organization, nuanced vocabulary.
El éxito de la misión de la delegación dependerá de la cohesión interna y la claridad de su mandato.
The success of the delegation's mission will depend on internal cohesion and the clarity of its mandate.
Future tense, possessive structure, abstract nouns.
La delegación empresarial busca fortalecer los lazos comerciales con los países emergentes.
The business delegation seeks to strengthen trade ties with emerging countries.
Present tense, infinitive of purpose, specific business terms.
La delegación fue criticada por su falta de transparencia en las negociaciones.
The delegation was criticized for its lack of transparency in the negotiations.
Passive voice, noun phrase 'falta de transparencia'.
Se espera que la delegación presente un informe preliminar antes de finalizar el mes.
The delegation is expected to present a preliminary report before the end of the month.
Passive voice, temporal phrase.
La delegación de expertos analizó la viabilidad del proyecto a largo plazo.
The expert delegation analyzed the long-term viability of the project.
Preterite tense, complex noun phrase, abstract concepts.
La delegación multilateral se afanó en forjar un consenso que permitiera avanzar en la resolución de la crisis climática.
The multilateral delegation strove to forge a consensus that would allow progress in resolving the climate crisis.
Advanced vocabulary ('afanó', 'forjar'), subjunctive mood, complex sentence structure.
A pesar de las divergencias, la delegación insurgente mantuvo una postura firme en la mesa de negociaciones.
Despite the divergences, the insurgent delegation maintained a firm stance at the negotiation table.
Concessive clause ('a pesar de'), nuanced vocabulary ('divergencias', 'insurgente'), idiomatic phrase.
La delegación de la sociedad civil buscó legitimar sus demandas a través de la movilización pacífica y la interpelación a los poderes fácticos.
The civil society delegation sought to legitimize its demands through peaceful mobilization and interpellating the de facto powers.
Complex verb usage ('buscó legitimar'), abstract nouns, specific political terminology.
El exiguo mandato de la delegación limitaba su capacidad para abordar las complejas cuestiones subyacentes.
The delegation's meager mandate limited its capacity to address the complex underlying issues.
Precise vocabulary ('exiguo', 'subyacentes'), abstract concepts.
La delegación del comité de expertos emitió un dictamen concluyente sobre la inocuidad del nuevo compuesto.
The expert committee delegation issued a conclusive opinion on the harmlessness of the new compound.
Formal vocabulary ('dictamen', 'inocuidad'), specific scientific context.
La delegación de observadores internacionales documentó minuciosamente las irregularidades durante el proceso electoral.
The international observer delegation meticulously documented the irregularities during the electoral process.
Adverbial usage ('minuciosamente'), specific context vocabulary.
Se especula que la delegación enviada por el gobierno busca allanar el camino para futuras negociaciones.
It is speculated that the delegation sent by the government seeks to pave the way for future negotiations.
Impersonal construction ('se especula'), idiomatic phrase ('allanar el camino').
La delegación de la academia presentó sus hallazgos en un simposio de carácter internacional.
The academy delegation presented its findings at an international symposium.
Formal vocabulary ('hallazgos', 'simposio'), adjective usage ('de carácter internacional').
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— To lead a delegation.
El ministro encabezará la delegación española en la cumbre.
— To form or constitute a delegation.
La organización decidió formar una delegación para el evento.
— To receive a delegation.
El presidente recibió la delegación de empresarios en el palacio.
— A delegation from/of...
Una delegación de científicos presentó sus hallazgos.
— The delegation met.
La delegación se reunió con los representantes locales.
— Permanent delegation (e.g., to an international organization).
España tiene una delegación permanente ante la ONU.
— Business delegation.
La delegación de negocios explorará nuevas oportunidades.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
This refers to an individual person who is part of a delegation or has been given authority, not the group itself. 'Delegación' is the collective noun.
While 'delegación' can mean a branch office, 'sucursal' is more specifically used for physical business branches. Context is key.
'Grupo' is a general term for any collection of people. 'Delegación' implies a formal representation with a specific purpose or authority.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— The official authority or instructions given to a delegation.
La delegación actuó dentro de su mandato, pero no pudo convencerlos.
— The official capacity or role of the delegation.
La delegación habló en representación oficial del gobierno.
— The mutual sending of delegations between two entities.
Se acordó un intercambio de delegaciones para fomentar la cooperación.
— A delegation that has been granted full authority to make decisions.
Esta delegación tiene plenos poderes para firmar el contrato.
— A delegation composed of high-ranking officials.
Una delegación de alto nivel asistió a la cumbre internacional.
— Incoming/outgoing delegation.
Se preparó una recepción para la delegación entrante.
— The city's delegation.
La delegación de la ciudad presentó el proyecto de desarrollo.
— The province's delegation.
La delegación de la provincia buscó inversión extranjera.
— The parliament's delegation.
La delegación del parlamento debatió la nueva ley.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both refer to a group of people, often accompanying someone important.
'Comitiva' often implies a retinue or entourage, less formal and more about accompaniment. 'Delegación' is a formally appointed group with a specific mandate or representation role.
La comitiva del artista era pequeña, mientras que la delegación oficial del festival era muy grande.
A delegation is often sent on a mission.
'Misión' refers to the task or objective itself, while 'delegación' refers to the group of people undertaking that mission.
La misión de la delegación era negociar la paz.
Both terms involve acting on behalf of someone or something.
'Representación' is a broader concept of acting on behalf of. 'Delegación' is a specific type of representation, usually with formal appointment and a defined purpose.
La representación del equipo fue excelente, pero la delegación de aficionados apoyó ruidosamente.
Delegations often attend assemblies.
'Asamblea' is the entire body of members, whereas a 'delegación' is a select group chosen to represent a larger entity at such an assembly.
La delegación votó en la asamblea general.
Both are formal entities involved in international affairs.
'Embajada' is a permanent diplomatic mission of one country in another, headed by an ambassador. A 'delegación' is typically a temporary group sent for a specific event or negotiation.
La delegación visitó la embajada para discutir asuntos bilaterales.
الگوهای جملهسازی
La delegación + [verb]
La delegación llegó.
Una delegación + de + [place/entity]
Una delegación de México.
[Entity] + envió/recibió + una delegación
La empresa envió una delegación.
La delegación + [verb] + para + [infinitive]
La delegación viajó para negociar.
Se + [verb] + una delegación + para + [infinitive]
Se formó una delegación para investigar.
La delegación + [adjective]
La delegación extranjera.
La delegación + [verb] + [object] + sobre + [topic]
La delegación analizó el informe sobre el impacto.
A pesar de + [noun], la delegación + [verb]
A pesar de las dificultades, la delegación negoció.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
High in formal and semi-formal contexts.
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Using 'delegación' for an informal group of friends.
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Usar 'grupo' o 'pandilla'.
'Delegación' implies formality and official representation. For a casual group, 'grupo' (group) or 'pandilla' (gang, friends) is more appropriate.
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Confusing 'delegación' (group) with 'delegado/delegada' (individual).
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La delegación negoció. El delegado firmó el acuerdo.
'Delegación' is the whole group or entity, while 'delegado/delegada' is a single person within that group or acting with delegated authority.
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Incorrect gender agreement: 'un delegación' instead of 'una delegación'.
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Una delegación internacional.
'Delegación' is a feminine noun, so it requires feminine articles and adjectives ('una', 'la', 'internacional').
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Using 'delegación' when 'sucursal' is more precise for a branch office.
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La sucursal de Madrid abrió ayer.
While 'delegación' can refer to a branch, 'sucursal' is generally more specific for a physical business branch. Use context to decide.
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Misplacing the stress: 'DE-le-ga-ción'.
→
de-le-ga-CIÓN.
The stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'CIÓN'. This is crucial for correct pronunciation.
نکات
Feminine Noun
'Delegación' is a feminine noun. Always use feminine articles ('la', 'una') and ensure any adjectives modifying it also agree in gender and number (e.g., 'la delegación importante', 'las delegaciones internacionales').
Distinguish from 'Delegado'
Do not confuse 'delegación' (the group) with 'delegado' or 'delegada' (an individual representative). Think of it like 'team' vs. 'player'.
Stress and Sounds
The stress is on the last syllable: de-le-ga-CIÓN. Pay attention to the soft 'g' sound and the regional variations of the 'c' sound (like 'th' or 's').
Connect to 'Delegar'
Link 'delegación' to the verb 'delegar' (to delegate). When you delegate, you send someone away to do something. A delegation is the group that is 'sent away' to represent or act.
Alternatives for Groups
While 'delegación' is specific, consider alternatives like 'grupo' (general group), 'comitiva' (entourage), or 'misión' (task-oriented group) depending on the formality and purpose.
Formal Representation
In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'delegación' is common in formal settings like international meetings and business dealings, emphasizing official representation.
Branch Office Nuance
While 'delegación' can mean branch office, 'sucursal' is often more specific for a physical business branch. Use 'delegación' for the group of people representing a branch if that's the context.
Countable Noun
'Delegación' is a countable noun. You can have 'una delegación' (one delegation) or 'varias delegaciones' (several delegations).
Use in Sentences
Actively try to use 'delegación' in your own sentences, both for representative groups and, if appropriate, for branch offices, to solidify your understanding.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Imagine a group of people (a 'legión' - legion) who are 'de-' (away from) their main office, sent to represent it. So, 'de-legión' sounds like 'delegación', a group sent away to represent.
تداعی تصویری
Picture a formal meeting table with many chairs, and a group of people (the delegation) sitting at one end, while a single important figure sits at the other, representing the entity they are meeting with. Or, visualize a map with pins representing branch offices (delegaciones).
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to describe the role of a specific delegation you've heard about in the news or in a business context. For example, describe the purpose of the 'delegación española' at a recent international summit.
ریشه کلمه
The word 'delegación' comes from the Latin word 'delegatio', which is derived from the verb 'delegare'. 'Delegare' itself is formed from 'de-' (meaning 'away' or 'from') and 'ligare' (meaning 'to send' or 'to bind'). Thus, the core idea is to 'send away' or 'entrust' someone with a task.
معنای اصلی: To send away, to entrust, to assign.
Indo-European > Italic > Latin > Romance > Spanishبافت فرهنگی
When referring to 'delegaciones' in sensitive contexts like conflict resolution or international negotiations, it's important to be precise about their mandate and composition. The term itself is neutral, but the context in which it's used can carry significant weight.
In English, we use 'delegation' for the group of representatives and 'to delegate' for the act of assigning tasks. The Spanish word 'delegación' covers both the group and, by extension, the idea of a branch office, which is a common aspect of how businesses operate globally.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
International summits and conferences
- La delegación llegó a la cumbre.
- El líder de la delegación dio un discurso.
- Se espera una delegación de alto nivel.
Business meetings and trade fairs
- Nuestra delegación empresarial visitará la feria.
- La delegación busca nuevos socios comerciales.
- Recibimos una delegación de inversores.
Diplomatic relations
- La delegación diplomática se reunió con el ministro.
- Se formó una delegación para negociar el tratado.
- La delegación presentó sus credenciales.
Organizational representation
- La delegación de la universidad asistió al congreso.
- Se envió una delegación para evaluar la situación.
- La delegación estudiantil presentó sus quejas.
Branch office operations
- La delegación de Madrid gestiona las ventas.
- Visité la delegación en Barcelona.
- La delegación local abrió sus puertas.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"¿Has formado parte de alguna delegación alguna vez?"
"¿Qué tipo de delegaciones crees que son las más importantes en el mundo de hoy?"
"Si tuvieras que enviar una delegación, ¿a dónde iría y con qué propósito?"
"¿Cómo crees que una delegación puede afectar las relaciones entre países o empresas?"
"¿Qué cualidades crees que debe tener un buen miembro de una delegación?"
موضوعات نگارش
Describe una situación en la que una delegación oficial tuvo un impacto significativo.
Imagina que eres parte de una delegación que visita un lugar desconocido. ¿Cuáles serían tus principales preocupaciones y objetivos?
Reflexiona sobre la diferencia entre un 'grupo' y una 'delegación'. ¿Cuándo usarías cada término?
Escribe un breve correo electrónico formal invitando a una delegación a visitar tu organización.
Considera el papel de las delegaciones en la resolución de conflictos. ¿Cómo podrían contribuir a la paz?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, 'delegación' primarily refers to a group of people who have been officially appointed to represent an organization, country, or company. In some business contexts, it can also refer to a branch office, which is a physical location representing the company.
'Delegación' is the noun for the group of representatives or the branch office. 'Delegado' (masculine) or 'delegada' (feminine) refers to an individual person who is part of a delegation or has been given authority to act on behalf of someone else.
Yes, very often. Delegations are frequently formed for specific events like conferences, negotiations, or trade missions, and they may disband afterward. However, some organizations maintain permanent delegations to international bodies.
It's commonly used in business when referring to a local office or extension of a larger company in a different city or region. For example, 'la delegación de Madrid' would be the Madrid branch of a company.
'Delegación' is frequently used in formal contexts such as politics, diplomacy, international relations, business, and organizations. You'll hear it in news reports, official announcements, and business meetings.
The plural form of 'delegación' is 'delegaciones'. For example, 'Las delegaciones de ambos países llegaron a un acuerdo.' (The delegations from both countries reached an agreement.)
'Delegación' is generally considered a formal or neutral word. It is most commonly used in official, professional, or political contexts. You would rarely use it to describe a casual group of friends.
'Delegar' is the verb meaning 'to delegate' or 'to entrust'. 'Delegación' is derived from this verb and refers to the group of people who have been delegated authority or tasks, or the act of sending them.
Yes, a delegation can be small. While it implies a group, it could technically consist of just two or three people if they are officially representing an entity. However, the term often suggests a significant enough group to warrant formal representation.
Yes, 'sucursal' is a very common and often more specific term for a branch office of a business. 'Delegación' can also be used, but 'sucursal' is frequently preferred when referring to a physical business outlet.
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Summary
A 'delegación' is an official group sent to represent an organization, country, or company, or it can refer to a branch office. It implies a formal representation or a physical presence in another location.
- A delegation is an official group representing an entity.
- It can also mean a branch office of a company.
- Used in politics, business, and organizations.
- Think of representatives at a meeting or a local office.
Context is Key
Remember that 'delegación' has two main meanings: a group of representatives and a branch office. Pay close attention to the surrounding words and the overall context to determine which meaning is intended.
Feminine Noun
'Delegación' is a feminine noun. Always use feminine articles ('la', 'una') and ensure any adjectives modifying it also agree in gender and number (e.g., 'la delegación importante', 'las delegaciones internacionales').
Distinguish from 'Delegado'
Do not confuse 'delegación' (the group) with 'delegado' or 'delegada' (an individual representative). Think of it like 'team' vs. 'player'.
Stress and Sounds
The stress is on the last syllable: de-le-ga-CIÓN. Pay attention to the soft 'g' sound and the regional variations of the 'c' sound (like 'th' or 's').
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر work
a corto plazo
B1Within a short period of time; in the short term.
a distancia
B1From a distance; remotely.
a largo plazo
B1Over a long period of time; in the long term.
a plazo fijo
B1تعهدی یا توافقی برای یک دوره زمانی مشخص و ثابت با تاریخ پایان مشخص.
a prueba
B1به طور آزمایشی؛ در دوره آزمایشی.
a tiempo
B1At the correct or scheduled time.
a tiempo completo
B1کار تمام وقت. این استاندارد برای اکثر کارمندان است.
a tiempo parcial
B1کار پارهوقت به معنای کار کردن برای ساعاتی کمتر از زمان استاندارد تماموقت است.
accionista
B1سهامدار شخصی است که مالک بخشی از سهام یک شرکت است.
adaptable
B1Able to adjust to new conditions.
