How to Say "category" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “category” is “categoría” — use 'categoría' when you are referring to a formal classification, division, or grouping of items, ideas, or concepts, similar to how you would use 'category' in English for a list or taxonomy..
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categoría
NounB1General
Use 'categoría' when you are referring to a formal classification, division, or grouping of items, ideas, or concepts, similar to how you would use 'category' in English for a list or taxonomy.
Examples
Los productos se dividen en tres categorías: A, B y C.
The products are divided into three categories: A, B, and C.
grupo
/GROO-poh//ˈɡɾupo/
NounB1General
Use 'grupo' when the 'category' refers to a distinct unit, team, or set of people or things that are working or organized together.
Examples
La empresa se divide en varios grupos de trabajo.
The company is divided into several working groups.
Este es el grupo sanguíneo más raro.
This is the rarest blood group/type.
El profesor dividió la clase en dos grupos para el debate.
The teacher divided the class into two groups for the debate.
Categoría vs. Grupo
Learners often use 'categoría' for all types of groupings. Remember that while 'categoría' is for abstract or formal classifications, 'grupo' is best for a collection of people or a specific working unit.
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