Spanish word

junta

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈxunta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmeeting

Example

¿Cuándo es la junta?

When is the meeting?

Illustration for junta (meeting)

More examples

Siempre procuro asistir a la junta del barrio.

I always try to attend the neighborhood meeting.

Core concept

A formal meeting of a committee.

Common phrases

  • asistir a la junta

    attend the meeting

  • junta general

    general meeting

Similar words

reunión: General or informal gathering for discussion, planning, or socializing.
asamblea: Meeting of members or residents convened to decide important organizational or civic matters.
comité: Small, appointed group formed to carry out a specific task or oversight function.
sesión: Designated sitting or session period when an assembly or council carries out its business.

Definition in Spanish

Órgano o comité que toma decisiones, o la reunión que ese grupo celebra para tratar asuntos concretos.

Word origin

The word derives from Latin junctus, the past participle of jungere 'to join', and so it denotes a joined group or the gathering where that group meets to decide.

Usage tips

  • Use 'junta' for official or scheduled committee meetings and 'reunión' for more general gatherings, so choose 'junta' when the meeting has decision-making authority.

Other meanings

  • committeenoun
  • gatheringnoun

Opposites

  • disolucióndissolutionnoun

Related words

  • conjuntarcombineverb
  • juntadagatheringnoun

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