Part of Speech: Noun
Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɡɾupo/
Meanings and Usage: - Meanings: "Grupo" in Spanish translates to "group" in English. It refers to a collection of people or things that are considered together. It can also refer to a band, team, or organization. - Usage: "Grupo" is a common word in Spanish and is used frequently in both oral and written contexts. It is a versatile word that can be combined with various nouns to specify different types of groups.
Verb Forms: - As "grupo" is a noun, there are no applicable verb forms or tenses.
Examples: 1. Spanish: El grupo de estudiantes terminó la tarea juntos. English: The group of students finished the assignment together.
Idiomatic Expressions: - "Estar en grupo" (to be in a group) means to be accompanied by others or to be part of a social gathering. - Example: Los niños siempre juegan mejor cuando están en grupo. (Children always play better when they are in a group.)
Example: Vamos a salir en grupo a celebrar el cumpleaños. (We are going out in a group to celebrate the birthday.)
"Grupo de trabajo" (workgroup) denotes a team or a group of people working together on a specific task or project.
Example: La empresa ha formado un grupo de trabajo para resolver el problema. (The company has formed a workgroup to solve the issue.)
"Grupo sanguíneo" (blood group) is used in medical contexts to refer to a person's blood type.
Etymology: The word "grupo" comes from the Italian "gruppo", which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic word "kreupan" meaning "to crowd."
Synonyms: - Similar meanings: colectivo, conjunto, equipo (collective, set, team)
Antonyms: - Opposite meanings: individuo, solo, persona (individual, alone, person)