Business vs Company vs Corporation vs Enterprise vs Establishment vs Firm

Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.

Business

Top 1000 (muy común) A1 noun

Company

Top 1000 (muy común) A1 noun

Corporation

Top 2000 (común) B2 noun

Enterprise

Top 2000 (común) C1 noun

Establishment

Top 1000 (muy común) C1 noun

Firm

Top 2000 (común) B2 noun

	Business	Company	Corporation	Enterprise	Establishment	Firm
Pronunciación	🇬🇧 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈbɪznəs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈentəpraɪz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈentərpraɪz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/fɜːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɜːrm/"]/
Significado	The activity of making or selling goods or services.	A group of people who work together to make or sell something.	A large company or business that is owned by many people.	A large business or organization.	A place or organization set up for a specific purpose.	Strong and steady, not soft or weak.
Ejemplo	She started her own business last year.	I work at a software company that develops applications.	multinational corporations	The new enterprise has focused on renewable energy solutions to help combat climate change.	The establishment of the new museum took several years of planning and construction.	The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.
Registro	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Qué tan común	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 2000 (común)	Top 1000 (muy común)	Top 2000 (común)
Nivel CEFR	A1	A1	B2	C1	C1	B2
Categoría gramatical	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
Colocaciones	big, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, brisk, good, bad, do, attract, drum up, boom, grow, pick up, large, medium-sized, small, have, own, manage, do well, flourish, succeed, assets, premises, failure, daily, real, get on with, go about, make something, have no business doing something, have no business to do something, keep your nose out of somebody’s business, private, important, pressing, get down to, deal with, discuss, any other business, mean business, whole, dirty, messy, big, profitable, private, carry on, conduct, do, deal, transaction, opportunity, in business, on business, business as usual, business or pleasure, mix business with pleasure	big, large, leading, group, create, establish, form, make something, manufacture something, produce something, director, executive, owner, in a/​the company, within a/​the company, a director of a company, large, small, touring, good, pleasant, poor, have, keep somebody, need, for company, in somebody’s company, have the pleasure of somebody’s company, request the pleasure of somebody’s company, like your own company, expect, have, mixed, assembled, keep, in company, get into bad company, keep bad company, present company excepted	big, giant, huge, tax, big, giant, huge, tax	large, large-scale, small, build, create, control, operate, expand, grow, in an enterprise, within an enterprise, great, exciting, ambitious, embark on, start, undertake, fail, succeed, in an/​the enterprise, free, private, local, encourage, promote, culture, great, show, a spirit of enterprise	drinking, eating, licensed, mainstream, academic, art, offend, challenge, formal, gradual, rapid, advocate, call for, propose, with the establishment of	big, large, major, establish, found, launch, be based in something, expand, grow, in a/​the firm, within a/​the firm, a client of a firm, a firm of accountants, consultants, solicitors, etc., a partner in a firm
Antónimos	leisure, idleness, unemployment	individual, self	individual, sole proprietorship, partnership	small business, startup, individual venture	closure, disbandment, dissolution	soft, weak, loose
Errores comunes	Confused with 'busy' — 'business' refers to work, while 'busy' means having a lot to do., Using 'business' as a verb — it is only a noun., Saying 'the business are' instead of 'the business is' — 'business' is a singular noun.	Confused with 'companion' — remember, a company is usually a business., Using 'company' in the singular form when referring to multiple businesses., Mixed up with 'firm' — 'firm' can be more specific to certain types of companies.	Confusing 'corporation' with 'company' - a corporation is a specific type of company., Using 'corporations' as an uncountable noun - it is countable., Overusing terms like 'big business' instead of using 'corporation' in formal contexts.	Confused with 'entrepreneur' or 'entourage'., Using it in informal contexts, like chatting with friends., Incorrectly spelling it as 'enterprize'.	Confusing 'establishment' with 'establish' - they have different meanings., Using 'establishment' as a verb instead of a noun., Mispronouncing the word, particularly the second syllable.	Confused with 'firme', thinking it has a different meaning., Used 'firm' in place of 'secure' or 'stable' incorrectly., Assumed all 'firm' meanings are interchangeable.
Notas de uso	Use 'business' in general and formal contexts when discussing work, trade, or commerce. It is not typically used in casual conversations about personal matters.	Use 'company' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to businesses. Avoid in casual phrases unrelated to business, like 'keeping company' (which means spending time with someone).	Use 'corporation' in business contexts. It's suitable for formal writing but may be avoided in casual conversations.	Used primarily in business contexts. Can imply a sense of innovation or initiative. Less common in casual conversation, more suitable for formal or professional settings.	Use 'establishment' when referring to a business, institution, or system. It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but may sound more formal in casual conversations.	Use 'firm' to describe something that is not soft, like a firm mattress. It can also mean strong and resolute, like a firm stance on an issue. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.

Preguntas frecuentes: Business vs Company vs Corporation vs Enterprise vs Establishment vs Firm

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Business, Company, Corporation, Enterprise, Establishment y Firm?

Business: The activity of making or selling goods or services. Company: A group of people who work together to make or sell something. Corporation: A large company or business that is owned by many people. Enterprise: A large business or organization. Establishment: A place or organization set up for a specific purpose. Firm: Strong and steady, not soft or weak.

¿Business, Company, Corporation, Enterprise, Establishment y Firm tienen el mismo nivel CEFR?

Business: A1, Company: A1, Corporation: B2, Enterprise: C1, Establishment: C1, Firm: B2 en la escala CEFR.

¿Qué categoría gramatical son Business, Company, Corporation, Enterprise, Establishment y Firm?

Business: noun, Company: noun, Corporation: noun, Enterprise: noun, Establishment: noun, Firm: noun.

¿Puedes mostrar un ejemplo de cada una?

Business: She started her own business last year. Company: I work at a software company that develops applications. Corporation: multinational corporations Enterprise: The new enterprise has focused on renewable energy solutions to help combat climate change. Establishment: The establishment of the new museum took several years of planning and construction. Firm: The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.

¿Puedo usar Business, Company, Corporation, Enterprise, Establishment y Firm indistintamente?

No siempre. Business, Company, Corporation, Enterprise, Establishment y Firm están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.