administración de empresas
/administɾaθjon de empɾesas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'business administration' is translated into Spanish as administración de empresas.
This phrase is used to refer to both the field of study and the professional practice of managing a business.
Meaning: course of study (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of administración (administration) and de empresas (of companies).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase dirección y administración de empresas is frequently used to refer to business administration.
How do you pronounce it?
/administɾaθjon de empɾesas/
Did you know?
- The word administración comes from the Latin minister, which refers to a servant or attendant. This reveals that the root of business management is historically tied to the act of serving others.
- The Spanish word empresa used in this phrase does not just mean 'company'. It also means 'undertaking' or 'venture', reflecting the historical view of starting a business as a daring mission.
- In some professional contexts, Spanish speakers use the English acronym 'MBA' instead of translating it, as the prestige of the American degree is a recognized cultural symbol of status.
Examples in context
- Ella estudió Administración de Empresas en la Universidad de Barcelona.She studied Business Administration at the University of Barcelona.
- Juan es un experto en Dirección de Empresas y ha logrado mejorar la productividad de la compañía.Juan is an expert in Business Administration and has managed to improve the company's productivity.
- Mi hermana está estudiando Administración de Negocios para abrir su propia empresa.My sister is studying Business Administration to open her own company.
- ¿Qué conocimientos son necesarios para la gestión empresarial de una PYME?What knowledge is necessary for the business administration of a small business?
- La carrera de Dirección y Administración de Empresas es muy demandada en España.The degree in Business Administration is highly demanded in Spain.
- Ella estudia administración de empresas.She studies business administration.
- Quiero hacer un máster en administración de empresas.I want to do a master's in business administration.
- El profesor de administración de empresas es muy bueno.The business administration professor is very good.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their university studies.
- María¿Qué carrera estás cursando, Javier?What degree are you taking, Javier?
- JavierEstoy estudiando administración de empresas.I am studying business administration.
- María¡Qué bien! Mi hermana también estudia eso.That's great! My sister studies that too.
- JavierEs una carrera con muchas salidas laborales.It is a degree with many job opportunities.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries administración, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
