Spanish Conversation · Level 80
60 words
Spanish word
reunir
Pronunciation
IPA/reuˈniɾ/
Meaning
- verbgather
Example
Necesito reunir información antes de la entrevista.
I need to gather information before the interview.
More examples
¿Puedes reunir a todos para empezar la reunión?
Can you gather everyone to start the meeting?
Core concept
A single assembled group of people, papers, or objects.
Common phrases
reunir información
gather information
reunir a la familia
gather the family
reunir fuerzas
gather strength
Similar words
juntar: Brings otherwise separate items or people physically together into one unit or bunch.
recoger: Gathers up loose or scattered items by hand, usually from the ground or a surface.
Definition in Spanish
Agrupar cosas, personas o datos para tenerlos juntos o disponibles.
Word origin
From Spanish re- + unir, with unir from Latin unus 'one', so the verb means bringing separate things into one.
Usage tips
- When gathering people use reunir with a direct object ('reunir a los empleados'), while the reflexive reunirse is used when people meet or assemble themselves.