colaboración

/ko.la.βoˈɾa.θjon/
nounIntermediate collaboration
general

The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal or complete a task.

Necesitamos más colaboración en el proyecto.

We need more collaboration on the project.

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This word is commonly used in both professional and everyday contexts.

Collocations

colaboración entrecollaboration betweencolaboración concollaboration withcolaboración internacionalinternational collaboration

Related Phrases

trabajar en equipophrase
to work as a team
juntar fuerzasphrase
to join forces

💡Pro Tip

Collaborative vs. Cooperative

'Colaboración' emphasizes joint effort, while 'cooperación' can imply a more structured or formal partnership.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal Use

In formal settings, 'colaboración' is preferred over 'trabajo en equipo' for professional contexts.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'collaborare', meaning 'to work together'.

📝Usage Notes

In professional contexts, 'colaboración' often implies structured teamwork, while in everyday language, it can refer to any joint effort.

Word Breakdown

co-
together
prefix
+
labor
work
root
+
-ación
action or state
suffix
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