Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
cohesionar
Pronunciation
IPA/koesjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbunite
Example
Necesitamos cohesionar al equipo para ganar.
We need to unite the team to win.
More examples
En las reuniones tratamos de cohesionar a la familia.
At meetings we try to bring the family together.
Core concept
Members linked by strengthened ties functioning as one body.
Common phrases
cohesionar a la familia
bring the family together
cohesionar al grupo de amigos
bring the group of friends together
cohesionar a la clase
bring the class together
Similar words
unir: Connects distinct people or items to form one combined entity.
integrar: Adds components into a whole so they function as integrated parts.
consolidar: Stabilizes and strengthens a structure or relationship to make it enduring.
coordinar: Organizes tasks and effort so multiple people work in sync.
Definition in Spanish
Lograr que un grupo actúe como una sola unidad mediante el fortalecimiento de sus lazos.
Word origin
Spanish cohesionar traces back to Latin cohaerēre (co- 'together' + haerēre 'stick') via the noun cohesión, with the verb formed from that noun.
Usage tips
- Unlike English cohere, which often refers to logical consistency, cohesionar normally refers to making people or groups act together socially or practically.
Other meanings
- bring togetherverb
Opposites
- aislarisolateverb
- desunirdisuniteverb
Related words
- cohesióncohesionnoun
- cohesivocohesiveadjective