gremio
guild
noun GREH-myoh Rare
Origin: From Latin gremium (lap, bosom; inner circle).
Also means
trade union
Usage Note
Gremio historically meant a medieval craft guild; today it broadly denotes a professional association or trade group (el gremio médico, el gremio periodístico). Unlike sindicato (labor union focused on workers' rights), a gremio emphasizes shared professional identity and self-regulation. It is always masculine.
Examples
"El gremio de taxistas convocó una huelga."
Natural Translation
The taxi drivers' guild called a strike.
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