equipo
/eˈkipo/masculine
The Spanish word for team is equipo. Wiktionary also lists cuadrilla.
Meaning: group of people (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| equipo | /eˈkipo/ | masculine |
| cuadrilla | /kwaˈdɾiʝa/ | feminine |
equipo is the standard term for a team in sports, work or any collaborative group.
Which one should you use?
While equipo is the standard term, cuadrilla refers to a group or team but carries a derogatory connotation. Additionally, if you are referring to a close-knit group or a squad in an informal way, you might use pandilla.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Spain, such as Catalonia, the term colla is used to denote a team or group.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word equipo is a masculine noun. Its plural form is equipos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈkipo/
Did you know?
- In Basque country and parts of Northern Spain, a cuadrilla is a traditional, lifelong circle of friends that functions like a chosen family.
- In Spain, cuadrilla specifically refers to the team of professionals who manage bulls during a bullfight.
- The word equipo was borrowed from the French word équipe, but it underwent an unexpected change in gender from feminine to masculine during the transition into Spanish.
Examples in context
- Ellos son un equipo.They're a team.This sentence is useful for identifying a group as a team using equipo.Tatoeba #4674494 by cueyayotl, translation #11949150 by CK
- Hacen un gran equipo.They make a great team.This sentence shows how to describe the quality of a team using equipo.Tatoeba #1686326 by Shishir, translation #1683803 by Spamster
- El equipo local ganó.The home team won.This sentence demonstrates how to refer to a specific local team using equipo.Tatoeba #3305106 by wallebot, translation #277170 by Swift
- El equipo de fútbol ganó el campeonatoThe soccer team won the championship
- El grupo de investigación presentó resultados excelentesThe research team presented excellent results
- ¡Vamos, equipo! ¡Podemos ganar este partido!Let's go, team! We can win this game!
- 278 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing work colleagues in an office.
- María¿Es Javier parte del equipo?Is Javier part of the team?
- JavierSí, él es un gran compañero.Yes, he is a great colleague.
- MaríaMe alegra mucho saber eso.I am very happy to know that.
- JavierÉl ayuda mucho al equipo.He helps the team a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “team” translations and entries equipo, cuadrilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuadrilla, equipo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
