Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| reunir | /reuˈniɾ/ |
| juntar | /xunˈtaɾ/ |
The phrase is used when people meet up, either for social purposes or for more organized gatherings. In a social context, where the meaning is 'to get together' or 'to hang out', the most natural way to express this is through the reflexive form juntarse.
Which one should you use?
reunir often implies a more formal or organized gathering, such as a meeting or a committee, whereas juntarse is used for casual social meetups.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, juntada is an alternative term for a get together. pachanga is a slang phrase for a get together used in Colombia.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using juntar to mean people meeting up, it is almost always used in its reflexive form juntarse. The reflexive form reunirse is used when the focus is on the act of convening or coming together, often in a more structured context.
How do you pronounce it?
/reuˈniɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use juntar without the reflexive pronoun se, but juntar alone usually means to physically join two objects together rather than people meeting up.
Did you know?
- The word pachanga, used in Colombia for a get together, originally referred to a specific type of fast-paced dance and party music.
- In Argentina and Uruguay, a juntada is not just a meeting but a specific cultural event where friends gather informally, often to share mate.
- The Spanish word juntar is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'join', as both trace back to the Latin 'iunctus'.
Examples in context
- Pensé que podríamos juntarnos más tarde.I thought we could get together later.This sentence uses juntar to suggest a future social meeting.Tatoeba #2130628 by marcelostockle, translation #1961557 by CK
- Tenemos que juntarnos a beber alguna vez.We must get together for a drink sometime.This sentence uses juntar to suggest meeting for a drink.Tatoeba #1340967 by marcelostockle, translation #66341 by CK
- Tal vez podríamos juntarnos alguna vez y almorzar.Maybe we could get together sometime and have lunch.This sentence uses juntar to suggest meeting for lunch.Tatoeba #1706206 by marcelostockle, translation #869498 by CM
- Estoy organizando una reunión de negocios.I am organizing a business get together.
- Vamos a organizar una quedada para celebrar mi cumpleaños.We're going to organize a get together to celebrate my birthday.
- Nos reunimos en el parque todos los domingos.We get together at the park every Sunday.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing plans for a social event.
- SofíaMateo, ¿podemos reunir a los vecinos esta noche?Mateo, can we get the neighbors together tonight?
- MateoSí, sería una idea excelente, Sofía.Yes, that would be an excellent idea, Sofía.
- SofíaVoy a avisarles a todos ahora mismo.I will let them all know right now.
- MateoPerfecto, yo traeré las bebidas para todos.Perfect, I will bring the drinks for everyone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “get together” translations and entries reunir, juntar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries juntar, reunir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
