Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reunión | /reuˈnjon/ | feminine |
| junta | /ˈxunta/ | feminine |
| ayuntamiento | /aʝuntaˈmjento/ | masculine |
| encuentro | /enˈkwentɾo/ | masculine |
| conciliábulo | /konθiˈljabulo/ /konsiˈljabulo/ |
masculine |
The term for a gathering for a purpose can be expressed in several ways depending on the context. reunión is the most general and widely used term for a meeting in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The word reunión is derived from the verb reunir, which means to reunite or to bring together.
Which one should you use?
While reunión implies a structured or formal gathering, encuentro is often used for a more spontaneous or social meeting. If you are referring to an official meeting of a board, a committee or a governing body, use junta. Although ayuntamiento can refer to a meeting of a local council, it primarily refers to the municipal government or the town hall building itself.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal meeting, such as diplomatic or business gatherings, you can use encuentro. A formal meeting with higher-ranking individuals or officials can be called an audiencia. In a colloquial setting, such as a casual get-together among friends, you might use quedada. On the other hand, conciliábulo is a derogatory term used to describe a secret, suspicious or conspiratorial meeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of reunión is reuniones. Note that the accent mark on the 'o' is dropped in the plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/reuˈnjon/
Did you know?
- In a political context, a junta often refers to a governing council or a committee that has seized power, often through a coup.
- The word junta shares the same ancient root as the English word 'yoke', which refers to a wooden beam used to join oxen together.
- In Spain, the term quedada is frequently used by young people to describe an informal meeting arranged via social media.
Examples in context
- Iré a la reunión.I'll go to the meeting.This sentence is useful for expressing your intention to attend a meeting.Tatoeba #10030126 by Shishir, translation #9482280 by CK
- Voy a una reunión.I'm going to a meeting.This sentence is useful for stating that you are currently going to a meeting.Tatoeba #4725531 by Shishir, translation #4771457 by cairnhead
- La reunión fue aquí.The meeting was held here.This sentence is useful for describing where a meeting was held.Tatoeba #637486 by clerval, translation #22502 by CK
- La reunión con el equipo de trabajo será a las 10 de la mañana.The meeting with the work team will be at 10 in the morning.
- Durante el encuentro discutiremos las estrategias de marketing para el próximo trimestre.During the meeting, we'll discuss the marketing strategies for the next quarter.
- El presidente tendrá una audiencia con el primer ministro.The president will have a meeting with the prime minister.
- Hicimos una quedada en el café para ponernos al día.We had a meet-up at the café to catch up.
- La asamblea se llevará a cabo en el salón principal del edificio.The meeting will take place in the main hall of the building.
- La sesión se celebrará en la sala de conferencias.The meeting will take place in the conference room.
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking at the office.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿sabes a qué hora es la reunión?Daniel, do you know what time the meeting is?
- DanielSí, María, es a las diez.Yes, María, it is at ten.
- MaríaPerfecto, iré preparándome ahora.Perfect, I will start preparing now.
- DanielMuy bien, nos vemos allí.Very well, see you there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meeting” translations and entries reunión, junta, ayuntamiento, encuentro, conciliábulo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ayuntamiento, encuentro, junta, reunión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
