junta
/ˈxunta/feminine
The Spanish word junta can mean a ruling council of a military dictatorship. If unsure, use junta. Wiktionary also lists junta militar.
Meaning: ruling council of a military dictatorship (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| junta | /ˈxunta/ | feminine |
| junta militar | /xunta militaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
In a general sense, junta can refer to any board or committee. However, in a political context, it is frequently used as part of the phrase junta militar to specify a military ruling body.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of junta is las juntas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxunta/
Did you know?
- In a non-political context, junta often refers to a physical joint or a seal between two surfaces, such as a 'gasket' in a car engine.
- The word junta shares the same ancestral root as the English word 'yoke', via the Latin 'iungō' meaning 'to join'.
- While English speakers associate junta almost exclusively with military coups, in Spanish it is commonly used for an 'apartment owners association' or a 'board meeting'.
Examples in context
- La junta tomó el control del país.The junta took control of the country.
- Muchos protestaron contra la junta.Many protested against the junta.
- La junta impuso nuevas leyes estrictas.The junta imposed new strict laws.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a history documentary.
- Elena¿Qué opinas sobre la junta de ese documental?What do you think about the junta in that documentary?
- JavierFue un periodo muy difícil para el país.It was a very difficult period for the country.
- ElenaSí, la junta actuó con mucha violencia.Yes, the junta acted with much violence.
- JavierEs una parte oscura de su historia.It is a dark part of their history.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “junta” translations and entries junta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries junta, militar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
