Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
aunar
Pronunciation
IPA/auˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbunite
Example
Esta ley busca aunar criterios distintos en una sola norma.
This law seeks to unite different criteria in a single rule.
More examples
Para sacar adelante la iniciativa fue necesario aunar voluntades entre los grupos.
To advance the initiative it was necessary to build consensus among the groups.
Core concept
Patchwork pieces stitched into a single quilt.
Common phrases
aunar esfuerzos
pool efforts
aunar voluntades
build consensus
aunar recursos
pool resources
Similar words
unir: Joins two or more things into one connected or continuous unit.
juntar: Puts scattered items or people together in the same place or group.
combinar: Blends two or more elements to produce a mixed or composite result.
integrar: Brings a part into a larger whole so it functions as an integral piece.
Definition in Spanish
Unir varias cosas, ideas o esfuerzos para lograr un objetivo común.
Word origin
Derived from Latin adunare (ad- 'to' + unus 'one'), meaning 'to make one', preserved in Spanish as aunar to denote gathering multiple elements toward one aim.
Usage tips
- In headlines and business or political texts, aunar signals combining distinct positions into a single stance and therefore frequently collocates with esfuerzos and criterios.