Spanish Conversation · Level 157
30 words
Spanish word
adherir
Pronunciation
IPA/aðeˈɾiɾ/
Meaning
- verbjoin
Example
Ella se adhirió al grupo.
She joined the group.
More examples
¿Te vas a adherir a la campaña?
Are you going to join the campaign?
Core concept
Formally attaching oneself to a group or cause.
Common phrases
adherirse a
join
adherir a un grupo
join a group
Similar words
unirse: Joins a gathering or group as a participant and becomes one of its members.
sumarse: Voluntarily joins an activity or movement, actively taking part with others.
afiliarse: Registers as a member of an organization through formal enrollment.
integrarse: Becomes part of a group's internal life by taking on roles and participating.
Definition in Spanish
Incorporarse o mostrar apoyo a un grupo, idea u organización; suele emplearse con la construcción 'adherirse a' en contextos formales.
Word origin
From Latin adhaerēre (ad- 'to' + haerēre 'to stick'), originally meaning to stick and later used figuratively for joining or supporting a group.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal or written contexts; in conversation native speakers prefer unirse or sumarse, and the verb usually appears reflexive with the preposition a as in adherirse a.