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cooperativa

koh-oh-peh-rah-TEE-bah/ko.o.pe.ɾaˈti.βa/

co-op

Also: cooperative
NounfB1
A group of diverse farmers standing together in a lush field, holding a basket of fresh vegetables they harvested together.

📝 In Action

Compramos el aceite de oliva directamente en la cooperativa.

B1

We buy olive oil directly from the co-op.

La cooperativa de crédito ayuda a los pequeños agricultores.

B2

The credit union (financial co-op) helps small farmers.

Esta cooperativa de viviendas es la más grande de la ciudad.

B2

This housing cooperative is the largest in the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asociación (association)
  • gremio (guild or trade union)

Antonyms

  • monopolio (monopoly)
  • empresa privada (private company)

Common Collocations

  • cooperativa agrícola – farming co-op
  • cooperativa de crédito – credit union
  • socio de la cooperativa – member of the co-op

cooperative

Also: helpful
Two people working together to plant a small tree in a garden.

📝 In Action

Ella es una niña muy cooperativa en clase.

A2

She is a very cooperative girl in class.

Necesitamos una actitud más cooperativa por parte de la gerencia.

B1

We need a more cooperative attitude from management.

La investigación fue una labor cooperativa entre varios países.

C1

The research was a cooperative effort between several countries.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • colaboradora (collaborative/helpful)

Antonyms

  • egoísta (selfish)
  • reacia (reluctant)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cooperativa" in Spanish:

co-op→cooperative→helpful→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cooperativa

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is a 'cooperativa de crédito'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cooperar(to cooperate) — Verb
cooperación(cooperation) — Noun
cooperativo(cooperative (masculine form)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'cooperari', which combines 'co-' (together) and 'operari' (to work). It literally means 'working together'.

First recorded: 19th century (in its modern economic sense)

Cognates (Related words)

English: cooperativeFrench: coopérativeItalian: cooperativa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cooperativa' the same as a 'company'?

Almost! A 'cooperativa' is a specific kind of company where the workers or customers own the business together, rather than one big boss or outside shareholders.

How do I say 'cooperative' when describing a man?

You change the ending to 'o', making it 'cooperativo'.

Can I use 'cooperativa' for a charity?

Usually, no. While they both help people, a 'cooperativa' is generally a business meant to provide services or products to its members.