Spanish word

equipo

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈkipo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounteam

Example

El equipo ganó el partido.

The team won the match.

Illustration for equipo (team)

More examples

Compré un equipo nuevo para grabar el podcast.

I bought new equipment to record the podcast.

Core concept

A unit of members collaborating within an organization.

Common phrases

  • equipo nacional

    national squad

  • equipo de fútbol

    soccer team

  • equipo de trabajo

    work team

Similar words

grupo: Informal assembly of individuals who meet or act together for shared activities.
club: Body of members who join around a common pastime, sport, or social interest.
asociación: Formally constituted organization of people established to pursue collective aims.

Definition in Spanish

Unidad colectiva formada por personas que actúan como un conjunto dentro de una organización, club o proyecto.

Word origin

Derived from Old French terms for equipping and provisioning, the Spanish noun developed the sense of a unit of people organized to act together.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish equipo behaves as a single entity, so use singular agreement and rely on context to choose between 'team', 'staff', or 'equipment' in English.

Other meanings

  • equipmentnoun
  • apparatusnoun

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