Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
unir
Pronunciation
IPA/uˈniɾ/
Meaning
- verbconnect
Example
¿Puedes unir estos cables?
Can you connect these cables?
More examples
La red social puede unir a personas de distintos países.
The social network can connect people from different countries.
Core concept
Joining separate parts into a single functioning unit.
Common phrases
unir a alguien
connect someone
unir dos piezas
connect two pieces
Similar words
juntar: Brings items close together so they form one compact group or pile.
reunir: Gathers people or things into one assembled group for meetings or organization.
conectar: Connects devices or circuits so power or data can flow between them.
ligar: Ties objects together with string, rope, or a simple knot to keep them bound.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para unir o combinar elementos distintos de manera que funcionen como un conjunto.
Word origin
Spanish unir comes from Latin unīre 'to make one' via Romance languages and denotes combining distinct elements into one.
Usage tips
- Unir often appears in formal or cooperative contexts (unir fuerzas, unir esfuerzos) while conectar is the preferred verb for physical or technical links and unirse means to join oneself to a group.