equipos
/eh-KEE-pohs/
teams
We see a group of people forming a team, illustrating the meaning 'teams' (grupos de personas).
📝 In Action
Los dos equipos de fútbol jugaron muy bien.
A1The two soccer teams played very well.
Necesitamos formar equipos pequeños para el proyecto.
A2We need to form small teams for the project.
Todos los equipos celebraron la victoria juntos.
A2All the squads celebrated the victory together.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of 'equipo,' meaning it refers to more than one group. Remember to use plural adjectives and verbs with it (e.g., 'Los equipos son grandes').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "La equipos (using feminine article)"
Correction: Los equipos (using masculine article). 'Equipo' is always masculine, even if the team is made up of women.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sports and Work
Use 'equipos' whenever you talk about organized groups working together, whether it's on a field or in an office.
This image shows general gear and supplies, visualizing the meaning 'equipment' (suministros generales).
equipos(noun)
equipment
?general gear or supplies
,devices
?electronic machinery
gear
?personal or sports supplies
,machinery
?technical apparatus
📝 In Action
Todos los equipos electrónicos deben estar apagados en el avión.
A2All electronic devices must be turned off on the plane.
El laboratorio compró nuevos equipos para la investigación.
B1The lab bought new equipment for the research.
Necesitamos revisar los equipos de seguridad antes de escalar.
B1We need to check the safety gear before climbing.
💡 Grammar Points
Counting 'Equipment'
In Spanish, the word 'equipos' is often used in the plural (meaning 'pieces of equipment'), even though English often uses the singular, non-countable 'equipment.' If you want to talk about one specific item, you might use 'un aparato' or 'una pieza de equipo.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Technical Contexts
When talking about technology, science, or heavy industry, 'equipos' is the standard term for the necessary machinery or tools.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: equipos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'equipos' in the sense of 'machinery/devices'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'equipos' always masculine, even if it refers to a women's team?
Yes, 'equipos' (and its singular form 'equipo') is a masculine noun, so it always uses the masculine articles and adjectives: 'Los equipos' or 'Unos equipos,' regardless of the gender of the people on the team.
How do I say 'a piece of equipment' in Spanish?
You can use 'una pieza de equipo' or, more commonly, a specific word like 'un aparato' (a device), 'una herramienta' (a tool), or 'una máquina' (a machine).