asociáis

Asociáis is the second-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb asociar. It means you all associate, link, or form an association, and is used to describe actions in which two or more elements are connected or joined together. The verb can take a direct object, for example to pair ideas, brands, or entities, or be used reflexively as asocian or asociarse in other persons or forms.

Grammatically, asociáis is a regular -ar verb form. The present indicative for vosotros follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs: stem asoci- plus the ending -áis, with an accent on the í. Other present forms are asocio, asocias, asocia, asociamos, asocian, and the full conjugation includes all the usual tenses and moods (imperfect asabais, preterite asociasteis, subjunctive asocie, etc.). In regions where the vos form is not used, the second-person plural is expressed with ustedes, yielding asocian in the present.

Usage notes: asociar can refer to uniting ideas, linking people or organizations, or forming formal partnerships. When referring to forming partnerships or collaborations, it is common to see phrases like asociáis con una empresa para un proyecto, or use the reflexive asociarse to emphasize the act of joining a group. Etymologically, it derives from Latin associāre, related to socius, meaning companion or ally.

Regional variation: in Latin American Spanish, where ustedes is standard for the second person plural, the corresponding present form for ustedes is asocian rather than asociáis. This form is used regardless of formality in those dialects.