unido
/uˈnido/
The English word "joined" can be expressed in Spanish as unido.
unido is used to describe things that are connected or linked together to form a single unit. When you want to express the active process of joining a group, organization or team, you should use the reflexive verb unirse a.
Which one should you use?
While unido can mean "joined" in the sense of being connected, it is also the standard way to say "united" (as in "united we stand").
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use unido for masculine subjects, unida for feminine subjects, unidos for masculine plural nouns and unidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/uˈnido/
Did you know?
- Beyond physical or emotional links, the verb unir is used to describe the act of 'wedding' two people. It frames marriage as a permanent joining of two lives.
- In Spanish, the verb unir can describe the act of tying a physical knot. This expands the meaning of 'joining' to include the specific manual action of binding things with rope.
- In Spanish, the phrase estamos unidos can refer to a tight-knit family bond rather than just a physical connection. It describes emotional solidarity and loyalty that English speakers often translate as 'close'.
Examples in context
- Él se enroló en la armada de los Estados Unidos.He joined the United States Navy.This sentence shows how to express joining a specific entity like the navy using the form unido.Tatoeba #5089338 by marcelostockle, translation #803054 by Source_VOA
- Antonio se ha unido como nuevo miembro a nuestro clan.Antonio has joined our clan as a new member.This sentence demonstrates the use of unido to describe someone joining a group.Tatoeba #4661508 by saverius, translation #10831821 by SillyDonut7
- Estamos contentos de que Tom se haya unido a nuestro equipo.We're happy that Tom joined our team.This sentence shows the use of unido in the context of joining a team.Tatoeba #10180283 by saverius, translation #10157092 by CK
- La empresa se unió a la asociación comercial.The company joined the trade association.
- Los dos países están unidos en su lucha contra la pobreza.The two countries are joined in their fight against poverty.
- La empresa se ha incorporado al grupo internacional.The company has joined the international group.
- Varios países se han incorporado a la alianza política.Several countries have joined the political alliance.
- ¿Te apuntas a la fiesta de cumpleaños?Do you want to join the birthday party?
- Me apuntaré al gimnasio para ponerme en forma.I will join the gym to get fit.
- Todos se sumaron a la protesta contra la injusticia.Everyone joined the protest against injustice.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a broken piece of furniture.
- JavierEste cable no está unido al enchufe.This cable is not joined to the plug.
- LucíaTienes razón, Javier. Está roto.You are right, Javier. It is broken.
- Javier¿Crees que puede quedar unido otra vez?Do you think it can be joined again?
- LucíaSí, Lucía puede arreglarlo con pegamento.Yes, Lucía can fix it with glue.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry unido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
