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"Associate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "asociar", and "master" is a noun which is often translated as "el maestro". Learn more about the difference between "associate" and "master" below.
associate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. asociar
Many people associate this country with drug trafficking.Mucha gente asocia este país con el narcotráfico.
b. relacionar
I want my students to associate these concepts with real life.Quiero que mis alumnos relacionen estos conceptos con la vida real.
2. (to connect)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to mix)
a. relacionarse
Although she's not an artist herself, she's always associated with lots of painters and sculptors.A pesar de no ser una artista, siempre se ha relacionado con muchos pintores y escultores.
b. tener tratos con (pejorative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
In Chicago, he associated with some of the most wanted criminals of the day.En Chicago, tuvo tratos con algunos de los criminales más buscados de la época.
a. asociarse
Mark is associating with a foreign investor to expand his business.Mark se va a asociar con un inversionista extranjero para expandir su negocio.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el asociado (M), la asociada (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'm having some disagreements with my associate.Mi asociado y yo estamos teniendo algunos desacuerdos.
b. el socio (M), la socia (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We have been associates in this business since 1990.Hemos sido socios en este negocio desde 1990.
6. (coworker)
a. el colega (M), la colega (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Claudia and her associates are working on a new project.Claudia y sus colegas están trabajando en un proyecto nuevo.
a. el colegiado (M), la colegiada (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
As an associate, you must abide by our professional code of conduct.Como colegiado, usted debe atenerse a nuestro código de conducta profesional.
a. el miembro no numerario (M), la miembra no numeraria (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
All our associates can now apply for full membership.Todos nuestros miembros no numerarios pueden solicitar ahora la membresía de pleno derecho.
9. (accomplice)
a. el cómplice (M), la cómplice (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She and her associate were captured by the police.Ella y su cómplice fueron capturados por la policía.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. asociado
This is an associate company of a big corporation.Se trata de una empresa asociada a una gran corporación.
11. (not full)
a. no numerario (member)
Associate members of the organization don't have a vote.Los miembros no numerarios de la organización no tienen voto.
a. adjunto (professor or director)
Kate got a position as an associate professor after finishing her PhD.Kate obtuvo un puesto como profesora adjunta al terminar su doctorado.
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el maestro (M), la maestra (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Fred Astaire was a master of dancing.Fred Astaire era un maestro del baile.
b. el experto (M), la experta (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She is a master of accounting.Es una experta en contaduría.
a. el dueño (M) (of a pet)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Spot's master walks him twice a day.El dueño de Spot lo saca a pasear dos veces al día.
b. el señor (M) (of a house)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The master of the house has five servants.El señor de la casa tiene cinco sirvientes.
c. el amo (M) (of an enslaved person)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The master of the plantation owned over 100 slaves.El amo de la plantación tenía más de 100 esclavos.
d. el patrón (M) (of a worker)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Can you go with me this Saturday? - I'll have to ask my master for permission.¿Me puedes acompañar este sábado? - Tendré que pedirle permiso a mi patrón.
3. (nautical)
a. el capitán (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Atkinson was master of HMS Victory.Atkinson fue el capitán del buque real Victory.
b. el patrón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The ships's master ordered to rescue the refugees in the dinghy.El patrón del barco ordenó que se rescatara a los refugiados que iban en el bote.
b. la maestría (F) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Penelope has a Master of Science in Physics.Penélope tiene una maestría en Ciencias Físicas.
5. (original)
a. el original (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Keep the master clean so you can always make legible copies.Mantén el original limpio para que siempre puedas sacar copias legibles.
6. (old-fashioned) (instructor) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
a. el maestro (M) (primary school)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Sam's maths master was using a new method to teach fractions.El maestro de matemáticas de Sam estaba usando un método nuevo para enseñar las fracciones.
b. el profesor (M) (secondary school)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My maths master really helped me to understand calculus.Mi profesor de matemáticas me ayudó mucho a entender el cálculo.
7. (old-fashioned) (young boy)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. el señorito (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Can I go with you? - No, master Steven. You must stay at home.¿Te puedo acompañar? - No, señorito Steven. Debe quedarse en casa.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
9. (original)
a. original
The master copy of the contract should be signed by both parties.La copia original del contrato debe tener la firma de ambas partes.
