equipo
“equipo” means “team” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
team
Also: crew
📝 In Action
Mi equipo de fútbol favorito juega hoy.
A1My favorite soccer team plays today.
Trabajamos muy bien como equipo en la oficina.
A2We work very well as a team at the office.
El equipo de rescate ayudó a los montañistas.
B1The rescue team helped the mountaineers.
equipment
Also: gear, kit, device / system
📝 In Action
Para acampar, necesitas el equipo correcto.
A2To go camping, you need the right equipment.
El fotógrafo tiene un equipo que cuesta miles de euros.
B1The photographer has gear that costs thousands of euros.
Mi equipo de sonido es muy viejo, pero funciona bien.
B1My sound system is very old, but it works well.
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Quick Quiz: equipo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'equipo' to mean a set of objects?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old French word 'esquiper', which meant 'to fit out a ship'. This is related to the word 'ship' itself. The idea of 'fitting out' expanded from ships to people (a team) and things (equipment).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the real difference between 'equipo' and 'grupo'?
Think of it like this: an 'equipo' has a shared goal and its members work together to achieve it (like a sports team or a project team). A 'grupo' is just a collection of people who are together for some reason, but they aren't necessarily working together on a task (like a tour group or a group of friends).
Can I use 'equipo' to talk about my clothes?
Not usually. For an outfit, you would use words like 'conjunto' or 'atuendo'. 'Equipo' is more for functional gear or equipment, like 'equipo de lluvia' (rain gear) or 'equipo de esquí' (ski equipment).