Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
fusionar
Pronunciation
IPA/fusjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmerge
Example
Las dos compañías se van a fusionar el próximo mes.
The two companies are going to merge next month.
More examples
El consejo decidió fusionar las sucursales para reducir costes.
The board decided to merge the branches to reduce costs.
Core concept
Molten metals blending into one seamless block.
Common phrases
fusionar empresas
merge companies
Similar words
unir: Joins separate parts together into a single connected unit.
juntar: Brings objects or people close together in one place for collection or meeting.
integrar: Incorporates individual elements so they become functioning parts of a larger whole.
mezclar: Mixes different substances so their components become intermingled.
Definition in Spanish
Combinar elementos o características de dos o más cosas para formar una estructura nueva y continua.
Word origin
Derived from the noun fusión (from Latin fusio 'pouring, melting') plus the productive verb suffix -ar, with the modern verb also reinforced by French fusionner.
Usage tips
- Common in technical, legal, and corporate language to mean true integration rather than mere attachment, so fusionar fits mergers and integrations more naturally than unir or juntar.