alliance

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæl.i.əns/ AmE /ˈæl.i.əns/

noun en → es

1 COALITION B2

an agreement between two or more countries, groups, or people to work together for a particular purpose

alianza, coalición

  • make an alliance with somebody/something

Collocations alliance against · military alliance

  • The two countries formed an alliance to fight against the enemy.

    Los dos países formaron una alianza para luchar contra el enemigo.

2 RELATIONSHIP B1

a close relationship between two or more people, groups, or countries that is based on shared interests and aims

alianza, relación estrecha

  • have an alliance with somebody/something

Collocations alliance between · strategic alliance

  • There is a strong alliance between the two companies.

    Hay una fuerte alianza entre las dos compañías.