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How to Say "team" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “team” is “equipo” — use 'equipo' for the most general sense of a team, whether in sports, work, or a project group. It's the default and most widely understood term..

equipo🔊A1

Use 'equipo' for the most general sense of a team, whether in sports, work, or a project group. It's the default and most widely understood term.

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club🔊A2

Choose 'club' when referring to a group that meets regularly for a shared hobby or interest, especially in a social or recreational context.

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brigada🔊B1

Use 'brigada' for a specific work group or crew, often one that is organized for a particular task or operation, like cleaning or construction.

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cuadro🔊B1

Opt for 'cuadro' when referring to a general group of staff or personnel, particularly in a professional or administrative context like management.

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escuadrónB2

Use 'escuadrón' for a highly organized and often specialized group, typically associated with military, police, or emergency rescue operations.

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English → Spanish

equipo

/eh-KEE-poh//eˈkipo/

NounA1General
Use 'equipo' for the most general sense of a team, whether in sports, work, or a project group. It's the default and most widely understood term.
Three cheerful cartoon figures wearing matching blue uniforms collaborating to lift a large, bright yellow star, symbolizing teamwork.

Examples

Mi equipo de fútbol favorito juega hoy.

My favorite soccer team plays today.

Trabajamos muy bien como equipo en la oficina.

We work very well as a team at the office.

El equipo de rescate ayudó a los montañistas.

The rescue team helped the mountaineers.

Always Masculine: 'El Equipo'

'Equipo' is a masculine word, so you always use 'el' or 'un' with it. This is true even if the team is made up of all women. For example, 'el equipo femenino' (the women's team).

'Equipo' vs. 'Grupo'

Mistake: “Voy a la playa con mi equipo de amigos.”

Correction: Voy a la playa con mi grupo de amigos. 'Equipo' implies people working together for a common goal (like winning a game or finishing a project). 'Grupo' is just a general collection of people.

club

/kloob//klub/

NounA2General
Choose 'club' when referring to a group that meets regularly for a shared hobby or interest, especially in a social or recreational context.
A group of diverse people sitting around a table, happily discussing a book, illustrating a social group or association.

Examples

Me uní a un club de lectura para conocer gente.

I joined a book club to meet people.

Mi hijo juega en el club de fútbol del barrio.

My son plays for the neighborhood soccer club.

El club social organiza eventos todos los meses.

The social club organizes events every month.

Making it Plural: 'club' → 'clubes'

Because 'club' ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to make it plural. For example, 'un club' becomes 'dos clubes'.

It's a 'he', not a 'she'

Mistake: “Me gusta la club nueva.”

Correction: Me gusta el club nuevo. Even though it's a word for a group of people, in Spanish 'club' is a masculine word, so you always use 'el' or 'un'.

brigada

/bree-GAH-dah//bɾiˈɣaða/

nounB1General
Use 'brigada' for a specific work group or crew, often one that is organized for a particular task or operation, like cleaning or construction.
An illustration showing three diverse individuals collaborating happily around a table with a simple blueprint, symbolizing a work team.

Examples

La brigada de limpieza llegó a las seis de la mañana.

The cleaning crew arrived at six in the morning.

Necesitamos una brigada de voluntarios para pintar la escuela.

We need a team of volunteers to paint the school.

El jefe de brigada revisó el plan de trabajo.

The team leader reviewed the work plan.

Feminine Noun

Even though a 'brigada' is often made up of men and women, the word itself is always feminine, so you must use 'la brigada' or 'una brigada'.

cuadro

/KWAA-droh//ˈkwaðɾo/

nounB1Formal
Opt for 'cuadro' when referring to a general group of staff or personnel, particularly in a professional or administrative context like management.
A diverse group of four smiling professionals standing together in a formal setting, representing a team.

Examples

Necesitamos reforzar el cuadro directivo de la empresa.

We need to reinforce the company's management staff.

El entrenador cambió el cuadro titular antes del partido.

The coach changed the starting squad before the match.

Collective Noun

In this context, 'cuadro' refers to a group of people, acting as a collective noun, similar to 'team' or 'staff' in English.

escuadrón

nounB2Formal
Use 'escuadrón' for a highly organized and often specialized group, typically associated with military, police, or emergency rescue operations.

Examples

Un escuadrón de rescate fue enviado inmediatamente a la zona del desastre.

A rescue squad/task force was immediately sent to the disaster zone.

General vs. Specific Teams

The most common mistake is using a specific term like 'brigada' or 'escuadrón' when the general word 'equipo' would suffice. Always consider if the context truly requires a more specialized translation before choosing a less common word.

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