SOCia

Socia is a feminine form used in several Romance languages, notably Spanish and Italian, to denote a female partner, member, or associate in a company, organization, or society. It derives from the Latin socius, meaning ally or companion, and is related to terms in other languages that share the same root.

In Spanish, la socia refers to a female partner or shareholder in a company or to a female member of a society or cooperative. The plural is las socias. The term is common in civil and corporate contexts, for example socia fundadora (founding partner).

In Italian, socia is the feminine form of socio and is used similarly to describe a female partner or shareholder in a company or association. The masculine form is socio, and the feminine plural can vary by context.

Other Romance languages have equivalents: Portuguese sócia (with accent) and Catalan sòcia, both used to designate a female partner or member of a business or organization.

Originating from Latin socius, the term shares its root with related words such as society and social in various languages. It is primarily a structural, legal, or organizational designation rather than a generic adjective, and its precise usage can depend on national business or corporate terminology.