How to Say "co-op" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “co-op” is “cooperativa” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Compramos el aceite de oliva directamente en la cooperativa.
We buy olive oil directly from the co-op.
La cooperativa de crédito ayuda a los pequeños agricultores.
The credit union (financial co-op) helps small farmers.
Esta cooperativa de viviendas es la más grande de la ciudad.
This housing cooperative is the largest in the city.
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to a business, the word 'cooperativa' is always a feminine word. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Confusing with the action
Mistake: “Yo trabajo en un cooperativo.”
Correction: Yo trabajo en una cooperativa. Use the 'a' ending when talking about the organization.
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