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How to Say "groups" in Spanish

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grupos

GROO-pohs/ˈɡru.pos/

nounA1general
Use 'grupos' for general collections of people (like study groups, work groups) or inanimate objects.
Three distinct, separated collections of simple, colorful objects: a group of red balls, a group of green triangles, and a group of blue cubes, illustrating the concept of multiple groups.

Examples

Hay cuatro grupos de estudio en mi clase de historia.

There are four study groups in my history class.

Los grupos de amigos se reunieron para el almuerzo.

The groups of friends met up for lunch.

Trabajaremos en grupos pequeños para completar el proyecto.

We will work in small groups to complete the project.

Plurality and Gender

Since 'grupos' is the plural of the masculine word 'grupo,' it always uses masculine plural articles like 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some/a few).

Confusing Gender

Mistake: “Using 'las grupos' or 'unas grupos'.”

Correction: Always use 'los grupos' or 'unos grupos' because the word is masculine, even if the group contains only women.

compañías

nounB2social
Use 'compañías' when referring to a specific type of group that is an association of people, often implying a social gathering or a group with a shared purpose or vibe.

Examples

A él le gustan las compañías alegres y ruidosas.

He likes cheerful and noisy groups of people.

General vs. Specific Groups

Learners often use 'compañías' too broadly. Remember that 'grupos' is the default and most versatile translation for any collection. Reserve 'compañías' for when you specifically mean a social association of people.

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