colectivo - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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colectivo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Colectivo" is primarily a noun in Spanish, but it can also serve as an adjective.

Phonetic Transcription

/kolekˈtivo/

Translation Options into English

  1. Collective (adjective)
  2. Group (noun)
  3. Common (adjective)
  4. Public (noun, as in public transport)

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, the word "colectivo" generally refers to a group or collection of individuals who share common characteristics or goals. It is frequently used in discussions related to social movements, groups, associations, or collective actions. The term is also commonly associated with forms of transportation, such as shared taxis or buses in some Latin American countries.

Example Sentences

  1. Los estudiantes formaron un colectivo para defender sus derechos.
    The students formed a collective to defend their rights.

  2. El colectivo de trabajadores exigió mejores condiciones laborales.
    The workers' collective demanded better working conditions.

  3. El artista pertenece a un colectivo que promueve el arte urbano.
    The artist belongs to a collective that promotes urban art.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Colectivo" is used in various expressions, reflecting the idea of group solidarity or collective action.

  1. Un esfuerzo colectivo puede cambiar el mundo.
    A collective effort can change the world.

  2. Es importante el apoyo colectivo en tiempos de crisis.
    Collective support is important in times of crisis.

  3. La voz colectiva de la comunidad es poderosa.
    The collective voice of the community is powerful.

  4. El poder de un movimiento colectivo se siente en cada rincón.
    The power of a collective movement is felt in every corner.

  5. Las decisiones deben ser tomadas por el colectivo, no por un individuo.
    Decisions should be made by the collective, not by an individual.

Etymology

The word "colectivo" comes from Latin "collectivus," which is derived from "colare," meaning to gather or to collect. This root reflects the essence of the term related to gathering together or being part of a group.

Synonyms and Antonyms



23-07-2024