emprendimiento
/empɾendimjento/from spelling rules
emprendimiento is the Spanish word for entrepreneurship.
In modern business contexts, emprendimiento is commonly used to refer to a startup or a new business venture. While emprendimiento refers to the venture or the concept of entrepreneurship, the word emprendedor refers to the person who engages in it.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb emprender, meaning 'to undertake' or 'to embark upon'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, the term emprendimiento is widely used and understood. In Spain, the variation iniciativa empresarial is occasionally used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is emprendimientos, formed by adding '-s' to the end.
How do you pronounce it?
/empɾendimjento/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, emprendimiento is not just about business. It is often used to describe any bold personal project, such as a social movement or a difficult artistic endeavor, regardless of whether it makes money.
- While emprendimiento is the standard term today, historical Spanish texts used emprender specifically to describe the act of starting a military campaign or a crusade.
- Unlike the English 'entrepreneur', which was borrowed from French, emprendimiento is a native Romance evolution, meaning it developed organically within the Spanish language system.
Examples in context
- En el ámbito empresarial, es fundamental fomentar la cultura del emprendimiento y apoyar la creación de empresas innovadoras.In the business world, it is essential to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and support the creation of innovative companies.
- María decidió emprender y montar su propio negocio de repostería.María decided to start her own pastry business.
- Su nuevo emprendimiento es muy exitoso.Their new business venture is very successful.
- Ella necesita capital para su emprendimiento.She needs capital for her entrepreneurial venture.
- Me encanta la idea de tu emprendimiento.I love the idea of your business venture.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a new business idea at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Cómo va tu nuevo emprendimiento, Mateo?How is your new business venture going, Mateo?
- MateoVa muy bien, Lucía, pero es difícil.It is going very well, Lucía, but it is difficult.
- LucíaEs normal al principio de un emprendimiento.It is normal at the beginning of a business venture.
- MateoTienes mucha razón, gracias por el apoyo.You are very right, thanks for the support.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
