socio
Del latín 'socius', que significa 'compañero' o 'asociado'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈso.θjo/es-ES]
partner
literal
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associate
formal
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companion
general
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member
general
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colleague
formal
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fellow
general
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co-member
untranslatable
(There isn't a direct English equivalent that encompasses all the nuances of 'socio' as it can imply both partnership and belonging.)
A socio is a person who shares in an activity, business, or membership with another or others. It commonly refers to a partner in a business or legal entity, a member of a club, organization, or association, or generally, a close associate or companion with whom one has a shared interest or objective. Unlike English, which often uses distinct words for these roles (e.g., 'partner' for business, 'member' for a club), socio can encompass all these meanings, emphasizing a shared connection, collaboration, or affiliation.
regular
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| socios |
- Mi padre y su socio fundaron la empresa hace veinte años. — My father and his partner founded the company twenty years ago.
- Para usar la piscina, es necesario ser socio del club. — To use the pool, it is necessary to be a member of the club.
- Estamos buscando un nuevo socio para este proyecto internacional. — We are looking for a new associate for this international project.
- Siempre fue mi socio en la aventura. — He was always my companion/ally in the adventure.