sociedad
/soθjeˈdad/feminine
The English phrase society is translated into Spanish as sociedad. Wiktionary also lists comunidad.
Meaning: people of one’s country or community as a whole (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sociedad | /soθjeˈdad/ /sosjeˈdad/ |
feminine |
| comunidad | /komuniˈdad/ | feminine |
The word refers to the people of one's country or community as a whole. In political or sociological contexts, the term sociedad civil is the standard way to express 'civil society'.
Which one should you use?
Use sociedad when referring to the abstract concept of society or a large-scale social structure. In contrast, comunidad refers to a more specific, localized group of people sharing common interests or a location.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sociedad is sociedades. Both sociedad and comunidad are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/soθjeˈdad/
Did you know?
- The word sociedad shares an ancient Proto-Indo-European root with the English word 'sequel' because both stem from the idea of following or associating.
- Beyond its meaning as 'society', sociedad is the standard legal term for a business corporation or company in Spanish.
- While sociedad refers to the abstract structure of a people, the word socio is frequently used in Spanish to mean a 'business partner' or 'shareholder'.
Examples in context
- Vivimos en una sociedad.We live in a society.This sentence is useful for stating that we live in a society using sociedad.Tatoeba #9658487 by stormy_clau, translation #7958052 by shekitten
- La sociedad está dividida.Society is divided.This sentence is useful for describing how society is divided using sociedad.Tatoeba #1687191 by marcelostockle, translation #4731139 by Kerbear832
- La sociedad está cambiando.Society is changing.This sentence is useful for describing how society is changing using sociedad.Tatoeba #2884269 by cueyayotl, translation #2423889 by AlanF_US
- La sociedad necesita pensar en el futuro.Society needs to think about the future.
- La nación se construye con la unión de la sociedad.The nation is built upon the unity of society.
- La gente de esta sociedad es amable.The people in this society are friendly.
- La sociedad está cada vez más conectada gracias a la tecnología.Society is increasingly connected thanks to technology.
- El mundo necesita cambios para mejorar la sociedad.The world needs changes to improve society.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing social issues in a cafe.
- DanielLa sociedad necesita más empatía hoy en día.Society needs more empathy nowadays.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel, es muy importante.You are right, Daniel, it is very important.
- DanielQueremos una sociedad más justa para todos.We want a fairer society for everyone.
- MaríaYo también espero que eso pase, María.I also hope that happens, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “society” translations and entries sociedad, comunidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comunidad, sociedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
