Spanish Conversation · Level 101
60 words
Spanish word
set
Pronunciation
IPA/set/
Meaning
- masculine nounset
Example
Compré un set de platos nuevos.
I bought a new set of plates.
More examples
El set de maquillaje incluye brochas y sombras.
The makeup set includes brushes and eyeshadows.
Core concept
Matching assortment sold together as a unit.
Common phrases
un set de platos
set of plates
set de maquillaje
makeup set
set de herramientas
set of tools
Similar words
juego: Items grouped for the same use and meant to be used together in everyday life.
conjunto: Collection of complementary items that fit together to form a coherent whole.
Definition in Spanish
Grupo de piezas complementarias que forman una unidad con un propósito concreto.
Word origin
Loaned from English set, Spanish set denotes an assortment marketed as a single unit, typically implying coordinated or complete pieces rather than random items.
Usage tips
- Juego can often replace set in everyday speech, but set appears more on product tags and commercial descriptions to highlight a sold-as-one bundle.