association
Derived from the Latin 'associatio', meaning 'a joining together'.
NOUN
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[/əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/en-US]
asociación
literal
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conexión
formal
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relación
neutral
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alianza
formal
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concepto de asociación
untranslatable
(Refers to the broader concept of association, but does not translate to a single word.)
A connection or relationship between people, organizations, or things. It can also refer to an organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common, or the mental process of linking ideas or experiences.
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- The association between diet and health is well-established. — The link or relationship between diet and health.
- The local business association holds monthly meetings. — A group or organization of local businesses.
- He has a strong association with that particular brand of coffee due to childhood memories. — A mental connection or linking of ideas/memories.