reunión de negocios
/reunjon de neɡoθjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "business meeting" is translated into Spanish as reunión de negocios.
reunión de negocios refers to a formal gathering of people to discuss and make decisions regarding professional or commercial matters.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of reunión (meeting), de (of) and negocios (businesses/business).
Which one should you use?
While reunión de negocios implies a group gathering, cita de negocios is often used for a one-on-one business appointment or meeting.
Did you know?
- The word negocios comes from the Latin negotium, which literally means 'not leisure' or 'not idle'. To the Romans, business was defined as the opposite of the Greek concept of leisure.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a reunión de negocios may start with an extended period of small talk known as 'socializing' before any professional topics are mentioned. Jumping straight to the agenda can be perceived as rude or overly aggressive.
- While 'business meeting' is the direct translation, a Spanish speaker might simply say una junta to refer to a formal board meeting or a specific committee meeting.
Examples in context
- Mañana tendremos una importante reunión de negocios para discutir nuestras estrategias de expansión.Tomorrow we will have an important business meeting to discuss our expansion strategies.
- La junta de negocios se llevará a cabo en la sala de conferencias principal.The business meeting will take place in the main conference room.
- ¿Te unes a la reunión de trabajo hoy por la tarde?Are you joining the business meeting this afternoon?
- Tengo una reunión de negocios a las diez.I have a business meeting at ten.
- La reunión de negocios fue muy productiva.The business meeting was very productive.
- Mañana cancelaremos la reunión de negocios.We will cancel the business meeting tomorrow.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking in an office hallway.
- Sofía¿Tienes tiempo para un café, Alejandro?Do you have time for a coffee, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo puedo, tengo una reunión de negocios ahora.I can't, I have a business meeting now.
- SofíaEntiendo, que te vaya bien en tu reunión.I understand, I hope your meeting goes well.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía. Hablamos más tarde.Thanks, Sofía. We'll talk later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
