Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
juntar
Pronunciation
IPA/xunˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbgather
Example
Voy a juntar dinero para el viaje.
I'm going to gather money for the trip.
More examples
¿Puedes juntar toda la información antes de la reunión?
Can you gather all the information before the meeting?
Core concept
Hands gathering scattered papers into a single stack.
Common phrases
juntar dinero
save up money
juntar información
gather information
juntar firmas
collect signatures
Similar words
reunir: Gather people or things from different places into one meeting or group.
ahorrar: Save money gradually by setting aside small amounts for a specific goal.
recoger: Pick up scattered items from a place and put them away to tidy up.
Definition in Spanish
Reunir elementos o dinero con un propósito; en forma pronominal 'juntarse' significa que personas se encuentran o se reúnen.
Word origin
Derived from Latin iungere 'to join' through medieval Romance, juntar originally conveyed the idea of tying or uniting items or people.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish juntar is common for collecting things or money, while reunir is often used for more formal assemblies, and the reflexive form juntarse means to meet.