reunir (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/reuˈniɾ/

Translation Options into English

• To gather
• To meet
• To assemble
• To unite

Meaning and Usage

The verb "reunir" in Spanish means to bring together, to gather, or to assemble various people, objects, or ideas. This verb is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, with slightly higher frequency in written language due to its formal applications in legal and academic texts.

"Reunir" can describe various situations, such as meeting friends, convening a meeting, or collecting items.

Example Sentences

1. Nosotros vamos a reunir a toda la familia este fin de semana.

2. We are going to gather the whole family this weekend.

3. Es importante reunir toda la documentación necesaria para el proceso.

4. It is important to assemble all the necessary documentation for the process.

5. El objetivo es reunir a los líderes comunitarios para discutir mejoras.

6. The objective is to meet with community leaders to discuss improvements.

Idiomatic Expressions

Although "reunir" itself is not commonly used in fixed idiomatic expressions, it forms part of several phrases emphasizing the act of gathering or unity. Here are a few related expressions:

1. Reunir fuerzas
2. To gather strength

3. Necesito reunir fuerzas antes de enfrentar el desafío.
   (I need to gather strength before facing the challenge.)

4. Reunir la información

5. To gather information

6. Debemos reunir la información antes de tomar una decisión.
   (We must gather the information before making a decision.)

7. Reunir a todos

8. To bring everyone together

9. El director quiere reunir a todos para una reunión especial.
   (The director wants to bring everyone together for a special meeting.)

10. Reunir ideas

11. To compile ideas

12. Durante la lluvia de ideas, debemos reunir ideas innovadoras.
    (During the brainstorming session, we should compile innovative ideas.)

13. Reunir a los participantes

14. To bring together the participants
15. El organizador decidió reunir a los participantes en un solo lugar.
    (The organizer decided to bring the participants together in one location.)

Etymology

The verb "reunir" originates from the Latin "reunire," which is a combination of the prefix "re-" indicating repetition or backward motion, and "unire," meaning to unite or join. Consequently, "reunir" conveys the idea of uniting again or bringing together once more.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Agrupar (to group) - Juntar (to join) - Coleccionar (to collect)

Antonyms: - Dispersar (to disperse) - Separar (to separate) - Dividir (to divide)