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grupo

/GROO-poh/

group

A collection of three bright red apples sitting closely together on a flat surface, representing a general group of things.

A collection of apples illustrates the general meaning of grupo (group/bunch).

grupo(Noun)

mA1

group

?

general, for people or things

Also:

bunch

?

informal, for a collection of items or people

,

set

?

for a collection of objects

,

collection

?

a gathering of items

📝 In Action

Un grupo de turistas espera el autobús.

A1

A group of tourists is waiting for the bus.

Hay un grupo de llaves sobre la mesa.

A2

There is a bunch of keys on the table.

Vamos a trabajar en grupos de tres personas.

B1

We are going to work in groups of three people.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conjunto (set, whole)
  • colectivo (collective)

Antonyms

  • individuo (individual)

Common Collocations

  • trabajo en grupo – group work
  • formar un grupo – to form a group
  • grupo de amigos – group of friends

💡 Grammar Points

One Group IS, Not ARE

Even though a 'grupo' has many members, Spanish treats the word itself as one single thing. So, you use the singular form of the verb. For example, say 'El grupo es grande' (The group is big), not 'El grupo son grande'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use it for Anything

This is your go-to word for any collection. It works for people ('un grupo de estudiantes'), animals ('un grupo de pájaros'), and objects ('un grupo de casas'). It's incredibly versatile.

Three cartoon musicians—a guitarist, a drummer, and a singer—standing together and playing instruments on a small stage, representing a musical band.

A musical ensemble demonstrates grupo when referring to a band.

grupo(Noun)

mA2

band

?

musical

Also:

group

?

musical

📝 In Action

¿Te gusta este grupo de música?

A2

Do you like this music group/band?

Mi grupo favorito va a tocar en la ciudad.

B1

My favorite band is going to play in the city.

Ella es la cantante de un grupo famoso.

B1

She is the singer of a famous band.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • banda (band)

Antonyms

  • solista (soloist)

Common Collocations

  • grupo musical – musical group
  • grupo de rock – rock band
  • líder del grupo – leader of the band

⭐ Usage Tips

Grupo vs. Banda

Both 'grupo' and 'banda' can mean 'band'. 'Grupo' is a safe, general term for any kind of musical group (pop, rock, indie). 'Banda' can also be used generally, but sometimes it refers to a specific type of band, like a marching band ('banda escolar') or a genre of Mexican music.

A collection of colorful geometric shapes (squares, circles, and triangles) neatly separated into three distinct, organized clusters on a white background, representing classification or category.

Separating items into distinct categories visualizes grupo as a division or type (e.g., age group, blood group).

grupo(Noun)

mB1

group

?

organizational, scientific

Also:

division

?

in a company

,

category

?

classification

,

type

?

e.g., blood type

📝 In Action

La empresa se divide en varios grupos de trabajo.

B2

The company is divided into several working groups.

Este es el grupo sanguíneo más raro.

B2

This is the rarest blood group/type.

El profesor dividió la clase en dos grupos para el debate.

B1

The teacher divided the class into two groups for the debate.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • equipo (team)
  • sección (section)
  • categoría (category)

Common Collocations

  • grupo de presión – lobbying group, pressure group
  • grupo de interés – interest group
  • grupo sanguíneo – blood group, blood type

⭐ Usage Tips

For Specific Categories

You'll see 'grupo' used in more formal or technical settings to mean a specific category. Think of 'grupo de edad' (age group), 'grupo sanguíneo' (blood group), or 'grupo de alimentos' (food group).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: grupo

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'grupo' to talk about a musical band?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

agrupar(to group, to gather) - verb
agrupación(grouping, association) - noun
grupito(small group) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'grupo' and 'equipo'?

Great question! A 'grupo' is just a collection of people or things. An 'equipo' (team) is a group of people working together toward a common goal, like in sports or a project at work. All 'equipos' are 'grupos', but not all 'grupos' are 'equipos'.

How do I make 'grupo' plural?

It's a regular noun, so you just add an '-s' to make it plural: 'grupos'. For example, 'Hay dos grupos de estudiantes en el pasillo' (There are two groups of students in the hallway).