Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
gremio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɾemjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounguild
Example
El gremio de panaderos se reúne hoy.
The bakers' guild meets today.
More examples
El gremio profesional defendió los intereses de sus miembros.
The professional guild defended the interests of its members.
Core concept
A circle of tradespeople meeting beneath a shared banner.
Common phrases
el gremio profesional
the professional guild
formar un gremio
form a guild
Similar words
sindicato: Organization of workers that negotiates wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.
cámara: Chamber that represents an industry's commercial interests and liaises with government.
asociación: Group of people who join for a shared purpose, hobby, or professional interest.
Definition in Spanish
Organización de personas que ejercen la misma profesión u oficio para proteger intereses comunes y regular prácticas laborales y técnicas.
Word origin
From Latin gremium 'lap, bosom', medieval Spanish used the term for fellowships of craftsmen, and it now denotes an organized association of people in the same trade.
Usage tips
- Gremio is somewhat formal and often refers to trade or professional associations, while sindicato usually means a labor union and colegio a licensed professional body.