"junto a" is a prepositional phrase in Spanish.
/ˈxunto a/
"Junto a" translates to "next to" or "alongside" in English and is used to indicate physical proximity or a position next to something or someone. The phrase is often used in both written and spoken contexts, with a slightly higher prevalence in written language, particularly in formal documents, literature, and descriptive passages.
Junto a la ventana, hay una planta hermosa.
Next to the window, there is a beautiful plant.
Los niños jugaron junto a la playa todo el día.
The children played alongside the beach all day.
Estaré sentado junto a ti durante la reunión.
I will be sitting next to you during the meeting.
"Junto a" is often used in various idiomatic expressions, frequently implying unity or closeness:
Junto a él, me siento más seguro.
Next to him, I feel safer.
La paz viene junto a la cooperación.
Peace comes alongside cooperation.
Junto a la familia, todo es mejor.
Alongside family, everything is better.
Tienes que estar junto a tus amigos en los momentos difíciles.
You have to be next to your friends in difficult times.
Junto a la experiencia, se adquiere conocimiento.
Alongside experience, knowledge is gained.
The phrase "junto a" is derived from the Spanish word "junto," meaning "together" or "next," and the preposition "a," which means "to" or "at." Together, they create a phrase that indicates close proximity or being side by side.
Synonyms: - al lado de (next to) - cerca de (near)
Antonyms: - lejos de (far from) - distanciado de (distant from)