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colección

koh-lek-SYOHN

nounfA1
collection?a group of items gathered together,set?a complete group of related items
Also:series?a sequence of related items (e.g., books, stamps),range?a variety of products (e.g., a fashion line)

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo tiene una colección increíble de relojes antiguos.

A1

My grandfather has an incredible collection of antique watches.

La tienda lanzó su nueva colección de verano el lunes pasado.

A2

The store launched its new summer collection (line) last Monday.

El museo exhibe una colección permanente de arte precolombino.

B1

The museum exhibits a permanent collection of pre-Columbian art.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • colección privada – private collection
  • colección de sellos – stamp collection
  • hacer una colección – to start a collection

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

Words that end in '-ción' are almost always feminine in Spanish. This means you must use 'la' or 'una' before them: 'la colección' (the collection).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Error

Mistake: "El colección"

Correction: La colección. Remember, the '-ción' ending is your clue that the word is feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Related Verb

The verb form is 'coleccionar' (to collect). If you are talking about the action of gathering, use the verb; if you are talking about the group of things, use 'colección'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: colección

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'colección'?

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Word Family

coleccionar(to collect) - verb
coleccionista(collector) - noun

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'.