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    Gremio (en. Guild)

    /ˈɡɾe.mjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organized group of workers or professionals in the same sector.
    The carpenters' guild met to discuss the new regulations.
    El gremio de carpinteros se reunió para discutir las nuevas regulaciones.
    Formerly, an association of merchants to defend their interests.
    The merchants' guild fought for better working conditions.
    El gremio de comerciantes luchó por mejores condiciones laborales.
    A set of individuals with common interests in an activity.
    The members of the guild support each other in their projects.
    Los miembros del gremio se apoyan mutuamente en sus proyectos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gremium', meaning 'to embrace' or 'to hold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guild of professionals
    Association of people with the same profession.
    gremio de profesionales
    to form a guild
    To organize as a group that defends common interests.
    formar un gremio
    guild of artisans
    Group of people dedicated to a manual trade.
    gremio de artesanos

    Related Words

    union
    Organization that groups workers to defend their labor rights.
    sindicato
    association
    Union of people pursuing a common goal.
    asociación
    collegiate
    Belonging to a professional college.
    colegiado

    Slang Meanings

    Group of friends or comrades with common interests.
    That guy is from the guild; he's always in the same situations as us.
    Ese carajo es del gremio, siempre está en las mismas que nosotros.
    Reference to a group with power in a specific profession.
    Those in the guild never let us into their territory.
    Los del gremio nunca nos dejan entrar a su territorio.