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asunto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
  • business noun The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
  • issue noun A subject or problem that people discuss or disagree about.
  • matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  • question noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
  • subject noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
  • topic noun A subject that is being discussed, written about, or thought about.

Senses

asunto is used for these senses in English:

  • affair (often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
  • affair A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.
  • business (uncountable) Something involving one personally.
  • issue (law) A point of law or fact in dispute or question in a legal action presented for resolution by the court.
  • matter (philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
  • matter An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
  • question A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
  • question A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

affair — full definition

  1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
  2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
  3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

business — full definition

  1. noun The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services to earn money.
  2. noun A particular company or commercial organisation.
  3. noun A matter or affair that is someone's concern or responsibility.

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