What does colectivo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word colectivo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use colectivo in Spanish.

The word colectivo in Spanish means collective, group, shared taxi, collective taxi, collective, collective bargaining agreement, collective taxi, shared taxi. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word colectivo

collective

adjetivo (grupal)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Este éxito se debe al esfuerzo colectivo de la ciudadanía.
The success is due to the collective efforts of the citizens.

group

nombre masculino (grupo, asociación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El colectivo de los electricistas hizo un paro general.
The group of electricians organized a general strike.

shared taxi, collective taxi

nombre masculino (AmL (transporte: bus)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El colectivo atraviesa las principales avenidas de la ciudad.
The shared taxi (or: collective taxi) goes through the main streets of the city.

collective

adjetivo (gramática: que une)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
"Manada" es un sustantivo colectivo.
"Herd" is a collective noun.

collective bargaining agreement

locución nominal masculina (de trabajo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los sindicatos no dieron el visto bueno a la renovación del convenio colectivo.
The unions didn't approve the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement.

collective taxi, shared taxi

(con paradas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un taxi colectivo da servicio a varios pasajeros a la vez a lo largo de una ruta fija.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Collective (or: shared) taxis have become popular during the economic crisis.

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