reunión matutina
/reunjon matutina/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'morning meeting' is translated into Spanish as reunión matutina.
The phrase is used to describe a meeting that takes place during the morning.
Which one should you use?
While reunión de la mañana is also used, reunión matutina sounds more formal or professional.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and other Latin American countries, junta matutina is often used instead of reunión matutina. In Spain, reunión de la mañana is commonly understood.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because reunión is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be feminine: matutina.
Did you know?
- While reunión is used for meetings, the word junta also refers to a gasket or a joint in mechanical engineering.
- In some Spanish-speaking corporate cultures, a reunión matutina is often paired with a cafecito, a social coffee break that is considered essential for building trust before starting work.
- The adjective matutino shares its Latin roots with the English word 'matutinal', though it is rarely used in English outside of scientific or highly literary contexts.
Examples in context
- Tenemos una reunión matutina todos los días a las 9 am.We have a morning meeting every day at 9 am.
- Vamos a tener una charla matinal para discutir los próximos proyectos.We're going to have a morning talk to discuss the upcoming projects.
- La reunión matutina es a las nueve.The morning meeting is at nine.
- Olvidé los documentos para la reunión matutina.I forgot the documents for the morning meeting.
- Necesitamos una reunión matutina para planificar el día.We need a morning meeting to plan the day.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in a modern office hallway.
- Mateo¿Ya tienes la agenda para la reunión matutina?Do you already have the agenda for the morning meeting?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, la tengo lista.Yes, Mateo, I have it ready.
- MateoPerfecto, nos vemos en la sala de juntas.Perfect, see you in the meeting room.
- SofíaDe acuerdo, allí estaré.Alright, I will be there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
