asunto

1. matter, issue, topic

topic or question being discussed

• Tenemos que hablar de este asunto.We need to talk about this matter.
• El asunto de la vivienda preocupa a todos.The issue of housing concerns everyone.
• ¿Cuál es el asunto de la reunión?What is the topic of the meeting?

2. matter, business

business or problem that needs to be dealt with

• Tengo varios asuntos que resolver.I have several matters to deal with.
• Voy a la oficina por un asunto de trabajo.I am going to the office on a work matter.
• El asunto quedó en manos de la policía.The matter was left in the hands of the police.

3. affair

secret or usually extramarital romantic relationship

• Descubrió que su marido tenía un asunto con otra mujer.She discovered that her husband was having an affair with another woman.
• El actor negó tener un asunto con la cantante.The actor denied having an affair with the singer.
• Su asunto terminó después de unos meses.Their affair ended after a few months.

4. subject, subject line

heading of a letter or email

• Escribe el asunto del mensaje.Write the subject of the message.
• Deja el asunto en blanco.Leave the subject blank.
• El asunto del correo era urgente.The subject of the email was urgent.