Socializar

Socializar is a Spanish verb meaning to engage in social interaction, to participate in social activities, or to mix with other people. In everyday use, it describes the act of spending time with others, building relationships, and integrating into social settings. The verb is widely used across Spanish-speaking regions, from casual conversations to professional networking.

It derives from the noun social and the suffix -izar, forming verbs that indicate making or becoming something. The root is related to the Latin socialis. The corresponding noun forms include socialización (socialization) and socializador (socializer).

Primary sense: to socialize with others; for example: Ella se socializa con sus compañeros (She socializes with her colleagues). Another sense is to socialize or disseminate information or ideas to a broader audience, as in socializar un plan meaning to present and discuss a plan with stakeholders to build consensus. In practice, many speakers use socializar in both contexts, depending on region and register.

Regional notes: In many Spanish-speaking countries, socializar primarily means meeting people and forming relationships; in business contexts, it also means to publicly present, socialize, or distribute information. Some near-synonyms include relacionarse, conversar, and charlar, while antonyms include aislarse or aislar. There can be regional nuances in formality and usage, especially between Latin America and Spain.

See also: socialization; social skills; networking.