Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
reunificación
Pronunciation
IPA/reunifikaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounreunification
Example
La reunificación del país llevó varios años.
The reunification of the country took several years.
More examples
La reunificación familiar fue el objetivo principal de la campaña.
Family reunification was the main goal of the campaign.
Core concept
A divided country joined into a single nation.
Common phrases
reunificación familiar
family reunification
esperar la reunificación
wait for reunification
pedir la reunificación
ask for reunification
Similar words
unificación: Forms one consolidated whole from several parts, often by administrative or legal action.
unión: Joins elements together so they operate as a single group, alliance, or union.
integración: Absorbs distinct parts into the whole so they become part of the functioning system.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de volver a constituir una unidad entre partes que antes estaban separadas, con uso frecuente en asuntos nacionales o institucionales.
Word origin
The word is formed from the prefix re- 'again' plus unificación, with unificación from Latin unificare meaning 'make one'.
Usage tips
- A formal term common in news and analysis; in casual speech speakers often prefer volver a unir or unirse de nuevo, and do not confuse reunificación with reunión 'meeting'.
Opposites
- separaciónseparationnoun
- divisióndivisionnoun
Related words
- reunificarreunifyverb
- reunificadoreunifiedadjective