Corrillo (en. Huddle)

/koˈriʎo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Informal gathering of several people who converse with each other.
A circle formed in the corner of the park.
Se formó un corrillo en la esquina del parque.
Set of people who share a common activity or interest.
The group of football fans gathered to discuss the match.
El corrillo de aficionados al fútbol se reunió a discutir el partido.
Small, often exclusive group that isolates itself from the rest.
The friends formed a circle that wouldn't let anyone else in.
Los amigos formaron un corrillo que no dejaba entrar a nadie más.

Etymology

From the diminutive of 'corro', which refers to a circle or group.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to form a circle
To form a group to chat.
hacer corrillo
to be in the circle
To be present in the conversation or meeting.
estar en el corrillo
to leave the circle
To leave a conversation group.
salir del corrillo

Related Words

corro
Group of people forming a circle to talk or play.
corro
conversation
Exchange of ideas or words between two or more people.
conversación

Slang Meanings

Spontaneous gathering of friends to chat.
A circle in the bar always brings good laughs.
Un corrillo en el bar siempre trae buenas risas.
Gossip or rumor shared among a group.
That circle about last night's party keeps growing.
Ese corrillo sobre la fiesta de anoche no para de crecer.