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"Cooperation" is a noun which is often translated as "la cooperación", and "cooperative" is an adjective which is often translated as "cooperativo". Learn more about the difference between "cooperation" and "cooperative" below.
cooperation(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
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a. la cooperación (F)
(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 won't be able to reach our goal without creativity and cooperation.No podremos alcanzar nuestro objetivo sin creatividad y cooperación.
b. la colaboración (F)
(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).
The cooperation between the two parties produced a landmark piece of legislation.La colaboración entre los dos partidos produjo una ley emblemática.
cooperative(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. cooperativo
Annie is a good student and has a cooperative attitude.Annie es una buena estudiante y tiene una actitud cooperativa.
b. colaborador
The work environment at the company is characterized by a very cooperative and friendly spirit that encourages exchange.El ambiente de trabajo en la empresa se caracteriza por un espíritu muy colaborador y amistoso que estimula el intercambio.
c. dispuesto a cooperar
The employees here are always cooperative and try to solve your problems.Los empleados de este lugar siempre están dispuestos a cooperar y tratan de resolver tus problemas.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If the weather isn't cooperative, stay at home and watch your favorite movie.Si el tiempo no ayuda, quédate en casa y mira tu película favorita.
The suspect was cooperative with the authorities.El sospechoso colaboró con las autoridades.
a. conjunto
Our program is a cooperative effort among education, business and industry organizations.Nuestro programa es un esfuerzo conjunto entre organizaciones educativas, empresariales e industriales.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la cooperativa (F)
(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 get a weekly delivery of produce from my local farmer's cooperative.Me llega una entrega semanal de frutas y verduras de la cooperativa local de agricultores.
