Spanish word

unión

Pronunciation

IPA/uˈnjon/

Meaning

  • feminine noununity

Example

La unión de los vecinos mejoró la seguridad del barrio.

The neighbors' unity improved safety in the neighborhood.

Illustration for unión (unity)

More examples

La unión laboral facilitó la comunicación entre empleados.

Workplace unity facilitated communication among employees.

Core concept

Neighbors joining hands in a circle.

Common phrases

  • falta de unión

    absence of unity

  • unión familiar

    family unity

  • unión laboral

    workplace unity

Similar words

unidad: Exists as a single coherent whole without internal division.
solidaridad: Shows willingness and acts to help those facing hardship.
cohesión: Keeps parts tightly connected so the group remains intact.
alianza: Creates a cooperative partnership to pursue a shared goal.

Definition in Spanish

Sentimiento de solidaridad y apoyo mutuo entre miembros de un grupo, así como el acto de formar ese vínculo.

Word origin

From Latin unus 'one', via the verb unire 'to unite' and the noun-forming suffix -ión, Spanish unión names the act or state of coming together.

Usage tips

  • Unión refers to the bond or act of coming together, while unidad denotes abstract oneness or internal coherence.

Other meanings

  • solidaritynoun
  • alliancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • uniruniteverb
  • unidounitedadjective
  • unionistaunion membernoun

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