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How to Say "guild" in Spanish

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corporación

nounB2general
Use 'corporación' for a general association, organization, or council, especially in modern contexts, rather than a historical guild.

Examples

La corporación de comerciantes se reunió para discutir nuevas regulaciones.

The merchants' corporation met to discuss new regulations.

hermandad

/er-man-DAD//eɾmanˈdað/

nounB2historical, religious
Choose 'hermandad' when referring specifically to a historical association of craftsmen or artisans, often with religious or social functions.
An illustration of four figures wearing matching, simple dark cloaks standing formally in a line, representing a religious society or confraternity.

Examples

La hermandad de los carpinteros era muy influyente en la ciudad medieval.

The brotherhood of carpenters was very influential in the medieval city.

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 vs. Hermandad

Learners often mistakenly use 'corporación' for historical craft guilds. Remember that 'hermandad' is the specific term for these traditional groups, while 'corporación' is a broader term for modern organizations or councils.

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