grupos
“grupos” means “groups” in Spanish (collections of people or objects).
groups
Also: bands, teams, sets
📝 In Action
Hay cuatro grupos de estudio en mi clase de historia.
A1There are four study groups in my history class.
Los grupos de amigos se reunieron para el almuerzo.
A2The groups of friends met up for lunch.
Trabajaremos en grupos pequeños para completar el proyecto.
B1We will work in small groups to complete the project.
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Quick Quiz: grupos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'grupos'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Italian word 'gruppo,' which means a knot or a bundle. It likely entered Spanish through Italian influence and originally referred to a cluster of figures in a painting or sculpture before expanding to mean any collection of things or people.
First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish usage)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'in a group'?
You usually say 'en grupo' (singular, even when referring to many people doing the action together) or 'en grupos' (if they are divided into multiple distinct collections).
Is 'grupos' ever feminine?
No. 'Grupos' is always a masculine plural noun. Even if you are talking about groups of women, you must use masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'Los grupos de chicas son divertidos').