superintendencia (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "superintendencia" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/supeɾin̪ten̪ˈðjen̪θia/

Translation Options into English

• Superintendency
• Superintendence

Meaning and Usage

"Superintendencia" refers to a government or administrative body that oversees specific activities, sectors, or organizations. In Chile, it often pertains to regulatory agencies that supervise industries, public services, or financial sectors. The term is used frequently in both oral and written contexts, especially in legal, administrative, and political discussions.

Frequency of Use

The term is common in professional and official discourse, particularly when discussing matters related to governance, regulation, and compliance.

Example Sentences

1. La superintendencia de educación está implementando nuevas normas para los colegios.

2. The education superintendency is implementing new standards for schools.

3. La superintendencia de valores y seguros supervisa el mercado financiero.

4. The superintendency of securities and insurance oversees the financial market.

5. Es importante que la superintendencia responda rápidamente a las denuncias de irregularidades.

6. It is important that the superintendency responds quickly to reports of irregularities.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "superintendencia" itself is not frequently found in idiomatic expressions, it does often appear in legal and governance contexts where it plays a crucial role in various phrases.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Estar bajo la superintendencia de
   "El nuevo aeropuerto está bajo la superintendencia de la autoridad aeronáutica."

2. "The new airport is under the supervision of the aviation authority."

3. Regido por la superintendencia
   "El sector de telecomunicaciones es regido por la superintendencia estabelecida por el gobierno."

4. "The telecommunications sector is governed by the superintendency established by the government."

5. La superintendencia actúa como garante
   "La superintendencia actúa como garante de los derechos de los consumidores."

6. "The superintendency acts as a guarantor of consumer rights."

7. Someterse a la superintendencia
   "Las empresas deben someterse a la superintendencia para operar legalmente."

8. "Companies must submit to the superintendency to operate legally."

Etymology

The word "superintendencia" derives from the Latin "superintendere," meaning to oversee or supervise. The root consists of "super," meaning "above," and "intendere," meaning "to stretch or to aim at." Thus, it conveys the idea of overseeing or managing from a position of authority.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Supervisión (supervision)
• Control (control)
• Vigilancia (oversight)

Antonyms

• Descuido (neglect)
• Indiferencia (indifference)
• desinterés (disinterest)