colaboración

/ko.la.βoˈɾa.θjon/
collaboration

La colaboración entre las dos empresas fue un éxito.

The collaboration between the two companies was a success.


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.

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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