el socio
partner
Persona que comparte un negocio, una actividad o un propósito común con otra u otras personas.
Definition & meaning
Socio generally means a partner, member, or associate:
- A person who shares ownership of a business or takes part in a venture: a business partner.
- A member of a club, association, or organization.
- In some contexts, a person or country associated with another in a common activity, such as a trading partner.
Grammar & Word origin
Socio is a masculine noun; its feminine form is socia . The plural forms are socios and socias .
It comes from Latin socius, meaning “companion” or “ally.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- compañero — a companion or colleague; it does not necessarily imply formal membership or shared ownership.
- asociado — an associate or member, often emphasizing a formal connection.
- copropietario — a co-owner; more specific to shared ownership than socio.
There is no single direct antonym for all senses. In a business context, competidor means “competitor,” rather than partner.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mi padre es socio de una famosa empresa de tecnología.noun
My father is a partner in a famous technology company.
Juan es mi socio en la nueva empresa.noun
Juan is my partner in the new business.
Mi socio y yo abrimos un nuevo negocio en el centro.noun
My partner and I opened a new business downtown.
Los socios discutieron mucho antes de llegar a un acuerdo.noun
The partners argued a lot before reaching an agreement.
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