equipos
“equipos” means “teams” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
teams, squads
Also: crews
📝 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.
equipment, devices
Also: gear, machinery
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: equipos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'equipos' in the sense of 'machinery/devices'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Old French verb *equiper*, which originally meant 'to fit out a ship' or 'to furnish.' This nautical origin is why it refers both to the gear needed (equipment) and the group of people manning the vessel (team).
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via French loan)
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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).