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coalición

coalition

noun koh-ah-lee-SYOHN Less Common

Origin: From Latin coalitio (a growing together).

Usage Note

Coalición is feminine and primarily a political term for a formal alliance of parties (gobierno de coalición, coalition government). In the plural coaliciones the written accent is dropped, since the stress falls on the now-penultimate syllable. The related verb is coaligarse (to form a coalition); for informal alliances use alianza or pacto instead.

Examples

"Formaron una coalición para ganar las elecciones."

Natural Translation

They formed a coalition to win the elections.

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