grey
“grey” means “flock” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
flock
Also: herd
📝 In Action
El pastor guiaba a su grey por el sendero de la montaña.
B2The shepherd guided his flock along the mountain path.
La grey pastaba tranquilamente bajo el sol de la tarde.
C1The flock was grazing peacefully under the afternoon sun.
Es difícil mantener a toda la grey unida durante la tormenta.
C2It is difficult to keep the whole herd together during the storm.
flock
Also: congregation
📝 In Action
El obispo dedicó unas palabras de aliento a su grey.
C1The bishop dedicated some words of encouragement to his flock.
La grey se reunió en la plaza para escuchar el mensaje.
C2The congregation gathered in the plaza to hear the message.
Un buen líder siempre busca el bienestar de su grey.
B2A good leader always seeks the well-being of his followers.
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From the Latin word 'grex, gregis', which means 'flock', 'herd', or 'group'. This same root gives us English words like 'congregation' and 'segregate'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'grey' mean the color in Spanish?
No. While it looks like the English word for the color, the Spanish color is 'gris'. The Spanish word 'grey' means 'flock'.
Is 'grey' a common word?
No, it is very rare in conversation. You will mostly find it in the Bible, religious texts, or old Spanish literature.
How do you pronounce 'grey' in Spanish?
It sounds like the English word 'grey' or 'gray', but with a short, tapped 'r' sound at the start.