facción
nounCEFR B2
What does “facción” mean in English?
faction — a group within a larger organisation that has its own distinct views or interests, often in conflict with others
faction — a group within a larger organisation that has its own distinct views or interests, often in conflict with others (facciones del partido; facción armada; facción radical)
Example sentences
Dos facciones del partido se disputan la candidatura, lo que amenaza con dividir al electorado.
Two factions of the party are competing for the candidacy, which threatens to split the electorate.
La guerrilla se había fragmentado en varias facciones con objetivos y métodos de lucha muy distintos.
The guerrilla movement had fragmented into several factions with very different objectives and fighting methods.
La facción más conservadora del gobierno se opuso frontalmente a las reformas propuestas por el ala progresista.
The most conservative faction within the government was firmly opposed to the reforms proposed by the progressive wing.
How to use it
La facción (noun, feminine) means 'faction' — a group within a larger organisation that has its own distinct views or interests, often in conflict with others. At B2 it is essential for political and historical discourse. Core collocations: facciones del partido; facción armada (armed faction); dividirse en facciones; facción radical/moderada. Related: la corriente (political current/tendency — less aggressive), el sector (sector — more neutral). Distinguish from partido (political party — whole organisation) and grupo (group — more neutral). Note the plural facciones in a face-description context (facciones del rostro = facial features) is unrelated.
Common mistake
Don't confuse facción (political faction) with facciones (facial features — plural of la facción del rostro). Context disambiguates. Facción implies internal conflict, unlike corriente (tendency) which is more neutral.