Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Empresa: company, business
empresa
Pronunciation: ehm-PREH-sah (stress the capital letters)
Empresa means “company, business” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: company, business
- How to say it: ehm-PREH-sah
- Gender: la empresa
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “empresa” means and how to use it
Empresa means “company” or “business.” The owner of a business is “empresario.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: la empresa (feminine)
- Plural: las empresas
Examples with audio
- Trabajo en una empresa grande.I work in a large company.
- Mi padre tiene su propia empresa.My father has his own company.
- La empresa abre una oficina nueva.The company is opening a new office.
Usage tip
Use empresa for a business and “compañía” as a synonym. The adjective is “empresarial.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “company, business” in Spanish?
“company, business” in Spanish is “empresa.” It is pronounced ehm-PREH-sah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “empresa”?
Say ehm-PREH-sah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “empresa” masculine or feminine?
Empresa is feminine: “la empresa.” The plural is “empresas.”
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