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asunto

matter, issue

noun ah-SOON-toh Less Common
People & Society Government

Origin: From Latin assumptus, past participle of assumere, 'to take up'.

Also means

affair, business

Usage Note

Asunto is a versatile word for any matter requiring attention (es un asunto grave, it's a serious matter). In plural, asuntos exteriores means 'foreign affairs'. The dismissive phrase ¡asunto concluido! (case closed!) or no es asunto tuyo (it's none of your business) are common idioms.

Examples

"Es un asunto muy delicado."

Natural Translation

It is a very delicate matter.

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