Conjunto (en. Set)

/konˈxunto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set is a term that designates a group of objects or elements that share some characteristic.
The set of students in the class gathered to study.
El conjunto de los estudiantes de la clase se reunió para estudiar.
In mathematics, a set is a collection of objects that are considered as a single object.
In mathematics, an empty set is one that contains no elements.
En matemáticas, un conjunto vacío es aquel que no contiene elementos.
Set can also refer to a musical or artistic group.
The folk group put on a spectacular show.
El conjunto folclórico presentó un espectáculo espectacular.

Etymology

From Latin 'conjunctus', which means 'joined' or 'combined'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

housing complex
A group of homes that are grouped in the same area.
conjunto habitacional
data set
A collection of data used in an analysis.
conjunto de datos
musical group
A group of musicians who perform together.
conjunto musical

Related Words

to combine
To join elements to form a set.
conjuntar
conjunction
A word that connects sentences or words.
conjunción

Slang Meanings

A combination of clothing or outfit that matches well.
That outfit you are wearing looks amazing on you.
Ese conjunto que llevas puesto te queda increíble.
A group of friends who are always together.
I'm going out with my outfit for dinner tonight.
Hoy salgo con mi conjunto a cenar.