colección
“colección” means “collection” in Spanish (a group of items gathered together).
collection, set
Also: series, range
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Mi abuelo tiene una colección increíble de relojes antiguos.
A1My grandfather has an incredible collection of antique watches.
La tienda lanzó su nueva colección de verano el lunes pasado.
A2The store launched its new summer collection (line) last Monday.
El museo exhibe una colección permanente de arte precolombino.
B1The museum exhibits a permanent collection of pre-Columbian art.
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Quick Quiz: colección
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Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'colección'?
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The word comes from the Latin word *collectio*, which means 'a gathering' or 'a collection'. It arrived in Spanish long ago, keeping its original meaning of bringing things together.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'colección' used for both art and everyday objects?
Yes, absolutely! You can have a 'colección de arte' (art collection) or a 'colección de canicas' (marble collection). It works for anything gathered together.
How do I make 'colección' plural?
You add '-es' to the end: 'colecciones' (collections). Remember to change the article too: 'las colecciones'.