agrupación
“agrupación” means “association” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
association
Also: group, band
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La agrupación musical tocó en la plaza.
A2The musical group played in the square.
Es una agrupación de vecinos que cuida el parque.
B1It is a neighborhood association that looks after the park.
Varias agrupaciones políticas firmaron el acuerdo.
B2Several political groups signed the agreement.
grouping
Also: clustering
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La agrupación de los archivos por fecha facilita la búsqueda.
B2Grouping the files by date makes the search easier.
Estudiamos la agrupación de las estrellas en la galaxia.
C1We are studying the clustering of stars in the galaxy.
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Quick Quiz: agrupación
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Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'agrupación'?
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Derived from the verb 'agrupar' (to group), which comes from the word 'grupo'. 'Grupo' entered Spanish from the Italian word 'gruppo', originally referring to a knot or a cluster.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'grupo' and 'agrupación'?
'Grupo' is general and can refer to any collection of things or people (like a group of friends). 'Agrupación' is more formal and usually refers to an organized entity, like a professional band or a legal association.
Why does the accent disappear in 'agrupaciones'?
In Spanish, the accent is used to keep the stress on the last syllable of 'agrupación'. When you add '-es' for the plural, the natural stress rules of Spanish keep the emphasis on the same part of the word without needing the written mark.
Can I use 'agrupación' for a rock band?
Yes, but it sounds a bit formal or journalistic. A newspaper might call a rock band an 'agrupación musical', but fans would likely just say 'banda' or 'grupo'.