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consorcio

consortium, syndicate

noun kohn-SOHR-syoh Less Common

Origin: From Latin consortium (partnership), from consors (sharing a lot with).

Usage Note

Consorcio refers to a formal grouping of companies or organisations acting jointly — a consortium or joint venture. It is common in business, public administration, and EU project contexts. The plural consorcios is regular. Do not confuse with concurso ('contest/competition').

Examples

"El consorcio ganó el contrato."

Natural Translation

The consortium won the contract.

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