How to Say "business group" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “business group” is “consorcio” — B2 level.
Examples
El consorcio internacional construirá el nuevo puente.
The international consortium will build the new bridge.
Tres bancos formaron un consorcio para financiar el proyecto.
Three banks formed a business group to fund the project.
Este consorcio controla la mayor parte de la energía del país.
This consortium controls most of the country's energy.
A Group Word
Even though a 'consorcio' is made of many companies, it is a singular word. Use 'el' and singular verbs (e.g., 'el consorcio es', not 'son').
The 'del' Shortcut
When saying 'of the consortium', remember that 'de' + 'el' always becomes 'del'.
Don't use for small groups
Mistake: “Ayer hice un consorcio con mis amigos para cenar.”
Correction: Ayer hice un grupo con mis amigos para cenar. 'Consorcio' is almost always for formal business or legal associations.
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