B2 noun Neutral

participation

/pɑːrˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Participation is the act of taking part in an activity, event, or group. It implies being actively involved and contributing to a collective effort rather than being a passive observer.

Ejemplos

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1

Your participation in the neighborhood clean-up day made a huge difference.

Your involvement in the local cleaning event was very helpful.

2

The government seeks to ensure the full participation of all citizens in the upcoming election.

The authorities want to guarantee every citizen takes part in the voting process.

3

Thanks for the participation in our group chat; it was fun!

Thank you for joining and talking in our digital group.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
participation
Verb
participate
Adjetivo
participatory
Relacionado
participant
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Truco para recordar

Look at the word 'PART'. When you participate, you take PART in something.

Quiz rápido

The success of the project depends on the active ___ of every team member.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: participation

Ejemplos

1

Your participation in the neighborhood clean-up day made a huge difference.

everyday

Your involvement in the local cleaning event was very helpful.

2

The government seeks to ensure the full participation of all citizens in the upcoming election.

formal

The authorities want to guarantee every citizen takes part in the voting process.

3

Thanks for the participation in our group chat; it was fun!

informal

Thank you for joining and talking in our digital group.

4

A significant portion of the course grade is based on active participation in weekly seminars.

academic

Part of the final mark depends on how much students contribute to class discussions.

5

Management is looking for ways to increase employee participation in the strategic planning process.

business

The company wants staff to be more involved in deciding future goals.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
participation
Verb
participate
Adjetivo
participatory
Relacionado
participant

Colocaciones comunes

active participation energetic and direct involvement
encourage participation to motivate people to join in
lack of participation a situation where no one is helping or joining
full participation complete involvement by everyone
student participation the level of involvement from learners in a class

Frases Comunes

participation rate

the percentage of a population involved in an activity (often used in labor statistics)

community participation

involvement of local people in projects that affect them

by participation

through the act of joining or taking part

Se confunde a menudo con

participation vs attendance

Attendance only means being present at a place, while participation means actually doing something while you are there.

participation vs contribution

Contribution usually refers to giving something specific (money, ideas, time), whereas participation is the broader act of being involved.

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Notas de uso

Participation is almost always followed by the preposition 'in'. It is frequently used in education and politics to describe the level of engagement.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'participation to an event' instead of the correct 'participation in an event.'

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Truco para recordar

Look at the word 'PART'. When you participate, you take PART in something.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'participatio', which comes from 'participare', meaning 'to share in' or 'to take a part'.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun (though can be countable in specific sociological contexts) Followed by 'in' + noun/gerund Commonly preceded by adjectives like 'active', 'passive', or 'full'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western educational systems, participation is a graded component of a course, reflecting a cultural value on individual expression and dialogue.

Quiz rápido

The success of the project depends on the active ___ of every team member.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: participation

Frases relacionadas

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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