What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
empresa
Example
La empresa de mi padre se dedica a la construcción. [empresa: noun]
Example
Ella trabaja en una empresa de tecnología. [empresa: noun]
company
Example
I work for a software company. [company: noun]
Example
The company of actors rehearsed for hours before the performance. [company: collective noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Company is more commonly used than empresa in everyday language, especially outside of Spanish-speaking countries. Company is a widely recognized term that covers a broad range of industries and sectors.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between empresa and company?
While empresa may have a more formal connotation in some contexts, both words can be used in formal and informal settings depending on the tone and context of the communication.
