sociedad limitada
/soθjedad limitada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "limited company" is translated into Spanish as sociedad limitada.
sociedad limitada refers to a specific type of company structure.
Meaning: type of company (noun)
Which one should you use?
sociedad limitada is used for smaller private companies. In contrast, sociedad anónima (S.A.) is used for larger companies where shares are more easily transferable.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, sociedad anónima is used to denote a limited company. This is abbreviated as S.A.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their feminine plural forms: sociedades limitadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/soθjedad limitada/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, the distinction between a 'limited' company and an 'anonymous' company depends on how the shares are managed and transferred.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word socio is used for a company partner, a club member and a shareholder.
- The term 'sociedad' traces back to the Latin 'socius', meaning 'companion' or 'partner', implying that a company is fundamentally a collection of allies.
Examples in context
- La empresa se constituyó como Sociedad Limitada en 2005.The company was established as a limited company in 2005.
- La compañía opera bajo la estructura de Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada.The company operates as a limited company.
- Montamos una compañía limitada para nuestro emprendimiento.We set up a limited company for our venture.
- He registrado una sociedad limitada.I have registered a limited company.
- Esa sociedad limitada tiene muchos empleados.That limited company has many employees.
- Necesitamos crear una sociedad limitada para el proyecto.We need to create a limited company for the project.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing their new business plan.
- MaríaMateo, ¿qué tipo de empresa crearemos?Mateo, what type of company shall we create?
- MateoCreo que una sociedad limitada es mejor.I think a limited company is better.
- MaríaEstoy de acuerdo con esa opción.I agree with that option.
- MateoEntonces, busquemos un abogado mañana.Then, let's look for a lawyer tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sociedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
