asunto

issue

matter

el asunto(

soon

toh

)

masculine noun

1. (situation or concern)

a. issue

Este asunto es de muchísima importancia para mi.This issue is extremely important to me.

b. matter

Si no llegan a resolver este asunto entre ustedes, tendrán que llevarlo ante un tribunal.If you can't resolve this matter yourselves, you'll have to take it to court.

c. subject

No debemos discutir ese asunto en la cena.We shouldn't discuss that subject at dinner.

d. affair (formal)

Fue un asunto realmente despreciable.It was a truly sordid affair.

e. business

Mejor encárgate de tus propios asuntos.You'd better mind your own business.

2. (romantic relationship)

a. affair

Llevaron un asunto ardiente durante años.They carried on a torrid affair for years.

3. (motif)

a. theme

¿Cuál es el asunto principal de "Don Quijote"?What is the main theme of "Don Quixote?"

Examples

Phrases

Gracias por su pronta respuesta a este asunto.	Thank you for your prompt response to this matter.
no es asunto tuyo	it's none of your business
asunto concreto	particular case
tener un asunto	to have a matter
tomar cartas en el asunto	to step in

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