Spanish word

grupal

Pronunciation

IPA/gɾuˈpal/

Meaning

  • adjectivegroup-based

Example

La actividad grupal fue divertida.

The group-based activity was fun.

Illustration for grupal (group-based)

More examples

La decisión grupal fue un consenso entre todos.

The group decision was a consensus among everyone.

Core concept

A setting or session intended for multiple people to participate.

Common phrases

  • trabajo grupal

    group work

  • dinámica grupal

    group dynamics

  • decisión grupal

    group decision

Similar words

social: Relates to social interaction, contact, or gatherings among people.
colectivo: Applies to the group as a whole, acting or treated as a single unit.

Definition in Spanish

Describe acciones, eventos o lugares diseñados para la participación de varias personas.

Word origin

This adjective derives from grupo plus the adjective-forming suffix -al (from Latin -alis), which gives the sense 'relating to a group'.

Usage tips

  • Grupal describes the thing meant for a group rather than the manner of acting, so to say 'work together' or 'do something together' Spanish speakers use en grupo or trabajar por grupos.

Other meanings

  • group-relatedadjective
  • group-orientedadjective

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