How to Say "guild" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “guild” is “gremio” — use 'gremio' for modern associations or unions of workers in a specific trade or profession, often with a focus on collective bargaining or professional standards.
gremio
GREH-mee-ohˈɡɾemjo
Examples
El gremio de enfermeras exige mejores condiciones laborales.
The nurses' guild demands better working conditions.
El gremio de taxistas está en huelga hoy.
The taxi drivers' union is on strike today.
En la Edad Media, cada gremio tenía sus propias reglas.
In the Middle Ages, each guild had its own rules.
Es un honor ser parte del gremio de escritores.
It is an honor to be part of the writers' trade.
Always Masculine
The word 'gremio' ends in 'o' and is always masculine (el gremio), even if the group is mostly made of women.
Using 'de' for the Trade
To specify which group you mean, simply add 'de' plus the name of the profession: 'gremio de actores' (actors' guild).
Gremio vs. Sindicato
Mistake: “Using 'gremio' exclusively for modern legal unions.”
Correction: While often used interchangeably in some countries, 'sindicato' is the legal term for a labor union, whereas 'gremio' can also mean the whole community of people in that job.
hermandad
er-man-DADeɾmanˈdað
Examples
La hermandad de los carpinteros fundó la primera escuela de oficios.
The carpenters' guild founded the first trade school.
La hermandad de la ciudad prepara los pasos para la procesión anual.
The city's confraternity prepares the floats for the annual procession.
Mi abuelo pertenecía a una hermandad de pescadores.
My grandfather belonged to a guild of fishermen.
Specific Context
When 'hermandad' refers to an organization, it implies a formal, often historic or religious group, unlike the general English word 'club'.
corporación
Examples
La corporación de comerciantes busca expandir su mercado.
The merchants' corporation seeks to expand its market.
Gremio vs. Hermandad
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