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    Colección (en. Collection)

    /kolekˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of objects or elements collected and organized systematically.
    My grandfather has a collection of antique clocks.
    Mi abuelo tiene una colección de relojes antiguos.
    A series of artistic or literary works that belong to the same author or theme.
    The collection of stories by this author is very interesting.
    La colección de cuentos de este autor es muy interesante.
    A set of stamps, coins, or other objects that are collected.
    I have started a collection of coins from different countries.
    He comenzado una colección de monedas de diferentes países.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'collectio', meaning 'gathering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Private collection
    A group of objects gathered by an individual for personal enjoyment.
    colección privada
    To collect
    The action of gathering objects of the same type.
    coleccionar
    Art collection
    A set of works of art that belong to a person or institution.
    colección de arte

    Related Words

    Collector
    A person dedicated to gathering collections.
    coleccionista
    To collect
    The action of collecting items of interest.
    coleccionar
    Digital collection
    A set of organized and grouped digital elements.
    colección digital

    Slang Meanings

    Collection of things without value.
    That collection of things from the house is just taking up space.
    Esa colección de cosas de la casa solo está ocupando espacio.
    An exaggerated or compulsive collector.
    He is a collector who has a collection of everything, even rare items.
    Es un coleccionista que tiene una colección de todo, incluso cosas raras.