Noun
/embɾen̪dimi̯en̪to/
"Emprendimiento" refers to the process of starting and managing a new business or project, especially one that involves risk and innovation. It encompasses a range of activities from idea generation to market entry. The term is often used in contexts involving business and economics, and it has gained popularity in recent years as more individuals pursue self-employment and startups.
In terms of frequency of use, "emprendimiento" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts in Argentina, especially in discussions relating to business, innovation, and economic development.
El emprendimiento en tecnología ha crecido exponencialmente en los últimos años.
(Entrepreneurship in technology has grown exponentially in recent years.)
Muchos jóvenes están interesados en el emprendimiento y quieren crear sus propias empresas.
(Many young people are interested in entrepreneurship and want to create their own companies.)
El gobierno ofrece subsidios para fomentar el emprendimiento entre los jóvenes.
(The government offers subsidies to encourage entrepreneurship among the youth.)
While "emprendimiento" is itself a key term in discussions of startups and business, it often appears in various idiomatic expressions related to the entrepreneurial spirit and venture culture. Here are some examples:
"Emprendimiento social"
(Social entrepreneurship)
Se refiere a iniciativas que buscan resolver problemas sociales mediante estrategias comerciales.
(It refers to initiatives that aim to solve social problems through business strategies.)
"Fomentar el emprendimiento"
(To promote entrepreneurship)
Es fundamental para el desarrollo económico de un país.
(It is fundamental for the economic development of a country.)
"Espíritu emprendedor"
(Entrepreneurial spirit)
Se necesita un gran espíritu emprendedor para tener éxito en cualquier nuevo negocio.
(A strong entrepreneurial spirit is needed to succeed in any new business.)
"Cultura de emprendimiento"
(Culture of entrepreneurship)
La cultura de emprendimiento se está fortaleciendo en las universidades.
(The culture of entrepreneurship is strengthening in universities.)
The word "emprendimiento" comes from the verb "emprender," which is derived from the Latin "imprehendere," meaning "to seize" or "to undertake." The suffix "-miento" is used in Spanish to form nouns that indicate an action or resulting state, thus "emprendimiento" translates to "the state of undertaking."
Synonyms: - Iniciativa (initiative) - Empresa (enterprise) - Proyecto (project) - Negocio (business)
Antonyms: - Inacción (inaction) - Estancamiento (stagnation) - Falta de iniciativa (lack of initiative)