la asignación
-the allocation
See the entry for asignación.

asignación

la asignación(
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seeg
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syohn
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. allocation
Cuando se apruebe el presupuesto, el gerente ejecutivo se encargará de la asignación de fondos.Once the budget is approved, the executive manager will handle the allocation of funds.
b. assignment
Mañana se realizará la asignación de tareas y responsabilidades.We'll carry out the assignment of tasks and responsibilities tomorrow.
a. salary
La empresa tiene que ajustar las asignaciones por inflación.The company needs to adjust the salaries to inflation.
b. wages
Los obreros que están de paro reclaman mejores asignaciones.The workers on strike are demanding higher wages.
c. allowance
La asignación mensual que reciben los alumnos es suficiente para cubrir el costo de vida.The allowance students get each month is enough to cover the cost of living.
a. allowance
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Cuánto te dan tus papás de asignación?How much allowance do your parents give you?
b. pocket money
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Ya me urge que me den mi asignación. ¡Estoy pelada!I desperate to get my pocket money. I'm completely broke!
4. (education)
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
(Dominican Republic)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. homework
La maestra no nos dio asignación para hacer el fin de semana.The teacher didn't assign us homework for the weekend.
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