Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reunión | /reuˈnjon/ | feminine |
| junta | /ˈxunta/ | feminine |
| ayuntamiento | /aʝuntaˈmjento/ | masculine |
| encuentro | /enˈkwentɾo/ | masculine |
| conciliábulo | /konθiˈljabulo/ /konsiˈljabulo/ |
masculine |
Spanish uses different words for meeting depending on whether the gathering is a neutral appointment, a formal board meeting, a chance encounter or a suspicious secret meeting.
Which one should you use?
reunión is the most common and neutral term for a general gathering. junta typically refers to a formal meeting of a board, committee or governing body. encuentro often implies a meeting between people that happens by chance or a scheduled encounter, carrying a more social or significant connotation than a business meeting. conciliábulo is a pejorative term used to describe a meeting that is secretive, suspicious or involves plotting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the colloquial term juntada is used to describe a casual gathering or meeting. In Spain, the informal term quedada is commonly used to refer to a casual meeting or get-together among friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of encuentro is encuentros and the plural of junta is juntas.
How do you pronounce it?
/reuˈnjon/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use ayuntamiento to mean a meeting. This word actually refers to the municipal government or city hall itself.
Did you know?
- The word junta shares the same ancient root as the English word 'yoke'. Both come from the Latin 'iungō' meaning to join or bind together.
- A junta typically refers to a formal governing body. In a political context, it can refer to a committee that has taken over the government of a country.
Examples in context
- Iré a la reunión.I'll go to the meeting.This sentence is useful for expressing your intention to attend a meeting using reunión.Tatoeba #10030126 by Shishir, translation #9482280 by CK
- Voy a una reunión.I'm going to a meeting.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are currently going to a meeting using reunión.Tatoeba #4725531 by Shishir, translation #4771457 by cairnhead
- La reunión fue aquí.The meeting was held here.This sentence is useful for stating where a meeting was held using reunión.Tatoeba #637486 by clerval, translation #22502 by CK
- Tenemos una reunión importante mañana a las 10 am.We have an important meeting tomorrow at 10 am.
- El director convocó a una junta para discutir los próximos proyectos.The director called a meeting to discuss the upcoming projects.
- Recibí la convocatoria para la reunión de accionistas la próxima semana.I received the call to attend the shareholders' meeting next week.
- La sesión del consejo municipal se llevará a cabo mañana.The municipal council session will take place tomorrow.
- ¿Quieres unirte a nuestro encuentro en el parque este fin de semana?Do you want to join our gathering in the park this weekend?
- Vamos a tener una reunión de trabajo para revisar los avances del proyecto.We are going to have a work meeting to review the project's progress.
- Invité a mis amigos a una juntada en mi casa.I invited my friends for a casual gathering at my house.
- ¿Vamos a la quedada en el bar que organizó Juan?Shall we go to Juan's get-together at the bar?
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking in an office.
- Alejandro¿Estás lista para la reunión, Sofía?Are you ready for the meeting, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, ya tengo mis notas.Yes, Alejandro, I already have my notes.
- AlejandroPerfecto, la reunión empezará pronto.Perfect, the meeting will start soon.
- SofíaEstá bien, vamos a la sala.Alright, let's go to the room.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meeting” translations and entries reunión, junta, ayuntamiento, encuentro, conciliábulo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ayuntamiento, encuentro, junta, reunión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
