Spanish Conversation · Level 105
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Spanish word
agrupación
Pronunciation
IPA/aɣɾupaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noungroup
Example
¿De qué agrupación eres miembro?
Which group are you a member of?
More examples
La agrupación de vecinos convoca una reunión el sábado.
The residents' association is calling a meeting on Saturday.
Core concept
An organized assembly of people or entities with a shared purpose.
Common phrases
agrupación de vecinos
residents' association
agrupación cultural
cultural group
agrupación local
local group
Similar words
grupo: General group of people or organizations gathered for any reason, without implying formality.
asociación: Membership-based body founded to pursue a common aim, typically with statutes or regulations.
organización: Institutional structure designed to coordinate work and deliver activities toward specific goals.
colectivo: Collective of individuals bonded by shared views or objectives, usually emphasizing joint action.
Definition in Spanish
Nombra un conjunto organizado de personas, asociaciones o entidades con un objetivo compartido.
Word origin
Formed from the verb agrupar 'to gather' plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, producing a term for a gathered or organized unit, while the shorter grupo entered Spanish via Italian gruppo.
Usage tips
- In contexts asking about membership, agrupación usually implies a formal or registered organization, so speakers often use grupo for casual groups.
Other meanings
- collectivenoun
Opposites
- aislamientoisolationnoun
- separaciónseparationnoun
Related words
- agrupargroupverb
- agrupadorcoordinatornoun