Anonymous Society (S.A.)
The Spanish term 'Sociedad Anónima (S. A.)' translates to 'Anonymous Society (SA)' in English. It is the equivalent of a corporation, primarily used in Spain, Latin America, and other countries that utilize Spanish commercial law. This term is used to denote a type of business organization wherein shareholders have limited liability to the company's debt, and shares are not publicly tradable. It is known as 'Anonymous Society' because the ownership of the company isn't associated with specific individuals but with whoever owns the shares.
The bank where I work is a Corporation.
In this sentence, 'Sociedad Anónima' refers to a type of corporate organization in Spanish speaking countries, similar to 'Corporation' in English
My friend founded a Corporation for his coffee business.
Here, the phrase 'Sociedad Anónima' is used to describe a specific type of business structure, equivalent to 'Corporation' in English, which is used for the friend's coffee business.
The company I work for, a Corporation, provides me with excellent benefits.
In this case, 'Sociedad Anónima' is used to classify the type of company the speaker works for. It mirrors the English term 'Corporation', highlighting how the company offers good benefits to its employees.