social
social
A direct cognate of the English word
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Social means social and is a direct cognate of the English word.
social
social
Relating to society, people living together, or interactions among people.
El desempleo es un grave problema socialUnemployment is a serious social problem
Las redes sociales han cambiado la forma en que nos comunicamosSocial media has changed the way we communicate
social, community (welfare / aid)
Used to describe services or spaces aimed at helping people in economically disadvantaged situations — just like "social services" in English.
El comedor social da de comer a cientos de personas cada díaThe community kitchen feeds hundreds of people every day
El ayuntamiento ofrece vivienda social a las familias con menos recursosThe city council offers social housing to families with fewer resources
corporate, company (related to a company)
When referring to a business, social describes things associated with the company, which is a sociedad. Think of a business society whose members are business associates.
La sede social de la empresa está en MadridThe company's headquarters are in Madrid
El capital social ha aumentado este añoThe company's capital has increased this year