únete
/unete/from spelling rules
The English phrase "join it" is translated into Spanish as únete.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say "join it" in Spanish, the verb unirse is typically used with the preposition a to indicate what is being joined. For example, you would say únete a ello.
How do you pronounce it?
/unete/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are invited to 'join' a group of people, you might hear hacer piña, which literally translates to 'to make pineapple'.
- Depending on the country, únete can be replaced by sumate in Argentina and Uruguay. This uses the verb sumar, which literally means 'to add' as in a math equation, treating the person as a number being added to a total.
- If you want to tell someone to 'join in' on a conversation or activity that has already started, you might use metete, which literally means 'put yourself inside'. Using únete in these casual moments can sometimes sound too formal or scripted.
Examples in context
- ¿Me permitiría unirme a la junta?Would you allow me to join the meeting?
- Si el grupo es divertido, únete.If the group is fun, join it.
- Es un club de lectura, únete.It is a book club, join it.
- La comunidad es muy acogedora, únete.The community is very welcoming, join it.
Example conversation
Mateo is telling Elena about a local hiking group.
- MateoElena, hay un grupo de senderismo nuevo.Elena, there is a new hiking group.
- Elena¿De verdad? Parece muy interesante.Really? It sounds very interesting.
- MateoSí, es genial, ¡únete!Yes, it's great, join it!
- ElenaEstá bien, cuenta conmigo.Okay, count me in.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
