colectivo
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of colectivo
First recorded in 1935–40; from Latin American Spanish: “public bus,” i.e., a vehicle used collectively; special use of Spanish: “collective,” from Latin collēctīvus collective
Example Sentences
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Eso llevó a Courtis y los Conlazo a crear un colectivo musical, llamado Sol Mayor, que reunió a personas con diversas discapacidades físicas y de desarrollo para tocar música.
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022
El mercado había sido un “sueño” del colectivo durante años, así que verlo en pie es una sensación que no puede describir, dijo Soerens.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021
Me emociona este logro colectivo que es de todas, todes y todos 💚.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2020
Relaxing in the sun outside another colectivo, Radio23, in a white hoodie and wide Prada-labeled sunglasses, Glen Martinez is another well-known figure locally.
From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2012
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