incorporado
/inkoɾpoˈɾado/
The English phrase "inducted" is translated into Spanish as incorporado.
The term is used to describe someone who has been brought into a group, organization or body. Depending on the context, different expressions may be used: Incorporarse a implies joining or becoming a member of something, while Entrar a Formar Parte de conveys the general idea of becoming a part of something. For formal ceremonies or official inductions, the expression Ser Investido is used.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the Latin *incorporare*, which means to bring into a body or to make part of a whole.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes: use incorporada for a feminine noun, incorporados for masculine plural nouns and incorporadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/inkoɾpoˈɾado/
Did you know?
- While incorporado describes joining a group, it is also the standard word for 'built-in' or 'integrated' when talking about furniture or technology, such as an armario incorporado 'built-in wardrobe'.
- Unlike English, which uses 'inducted' for Hall of Fame entries, Spanish often uses ingresar or ser incluido, as incorporado can sound like a routine employment hire.
- The root of incorporado links the human anatomy to officialdom because Spanish uses the word cuerpo to mean both a physical 'body' and a formal organization.
Examples in context
- Fue investido como miembro de la academiaHe was inducted as a member of the academy
- Fue admitido en la asociación de abogadosHe was inducted into the lawyers' association
- Entró a formar parte de la compañíaHe was inducted into the company
- ¡Felicitaciones! Te has incorporado a la gran familia de artistas.Congratulations! You have joined the big family of artists.
- El nuevo empleado fue incorporado hoy.The new employee was inducted today.
- Aquel oficial ya está incorporado al equipo.That officer has already been inducted into the team.
- Fue incorporado a la asociación el mes pasado.He was inducted into the association last month.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing a new colleague at the office.
- DanielHola Sofía, ¿ya conoces al nuevo programador?Hi Sofía, do you know the new programmer yet?
- SofíaSí, Daniel. Me dijeron que ya ha sido incorporado.Yes, Daniel. I was told he has already been inducted.
- DanielParece que se siente muy cómodo con nosotros.It seems like he feels very comfortable with us.
- SofíaEs verdad, se adaptó rápido al grupo.That's true, he adapted quickly to the group.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry incorporado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
