únete a nosotros
/unete a nosotɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "join us" is translated into Spanish as únete a nosotros.
This phrase is used as an invitation for someone to become a member of a group or to participate in an activity.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the gender of the group being joined and the level of formality. Use únete a nosotros for a mixed-gender group and únete a nosotras when referring exclusively to a female group. For formal situations, use únase a nosotros for a mixed-gender group or únase a nosotras when referring exclusively to a female group.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the informal phrase ven con nosotros is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form únete a nosotros uses the informal tú command. If you are addressing a group, use únanse a nosotros. If you are addressing a single person with a formal tone using usted, use únase a nosotros.
Did you know?
- The word nosotros is a compound formed from nos meaning 'us' and otros meaning 'others'. It literally translates as 'we others'.
- Because nosotros includes both men and women, a single man in a group of a thousand women would still trigger the use of nosotros rather than nosotras.
- The command únete is a reflexive construction, meaning it literally instructs the person to 'unite themselves' to the group.
Examples in context
- Por favor, únete a nosotros.Please join us.This sentence is useful for practicing a polite request using únete a nosotros.Tatoeba #11094188 by Curro, translation #3333875 by CK
- Únete a nosotros.Join us.This sentence is useful for a direct command using únete a nosotros.Tatoeba #2013757 by leoruilova, translation #1745546 by belgavox
- Le extendemos una cordial invitación a acompañarnos en la celebración de nuestro aniversario.We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating our anniversary.
- ¡Hola María! Vamos al cine esta noche. ¿Quieres venir con nosotros?Hi Maria! We're going to the movies tonight. Do you want to join us?
- Si quieres aprender, únete a nosotros.If you want to learn, join us.
Example conversation
Daniel is inviting Sofía to join his running club.
- DanielSofía, ¿te gusta correr?Sofía, do you like running?
- SofíaSí, me encanta.Yes, I love it.
- DanielEntonces, únete a nosotros el sábado.Then, join us on Saturday.
- Sofía¡Claro que sí!Of course!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, nosotros, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
