Grupo (en. Cluster)

/ˈɡɾup.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of people who interact with each other.
The group of friends meets every weekend.
El grupo de amigos se reúne cada fin de semana.
Set of objects classified according to a criterion.
The group of instruments in the orchestra is very varied.
El grupo de instrumentos de la orquesta es muy variado.
Basic unit of social organization.
The family group is fundamental in the social structure.
El grupo familiar es fundamental en la estructura social.

Etymology

From Latin 'gruppus', meaning 'troop' or 'band'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

support group
Set of people who meet to provide each other emotional or practical support.
grupo de apoyo
to form a group
To form a set or a community for a specific purpose.
hacer grupo
target group
Set of people to whom a product or service is directed.
grupo objetivo

Related Words

grouping
Action of gathering or grouping people or things.
agrupación
collective
Group of people who share a common interest.
colectivo

Slang Meanings

A group of closer friends.
We are going out with the gang tonight.
Vamos a salir con la banda esta noche.
An informal term for any kind of social gathering.
There is a group at Juan's house today.
Hoy hay un grupo en casa de Juan.