reagruparse
/reaɡɾupaɾse/from spelling rules
The English verb "regroup" is translated into Spanish as reagruparse.
reagruparse is an intransitive verb used to describe the action of pausing to get organized again.
Meaning: pause and get organized again (intransitive) (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the prefix re-, which means "again" or "back" (similar to the English "re-").
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is reflexive, as indicated by the -se suffix in reagruparse. This implies that the subjects are regrouping themselves or a group to which they belong. For example, reagrupamos is the first-person plural present tense form meaning "we regroup".
How do you pronounce it?
/reaɡɾupaɾse/
Did you know?
- The root grupo in reagruparse comes from the Italian gruppo, which originally referred to a bunch of flowers or a cluster of objects.
- While 'regroup' in English can sound quite professional or even clinical, using reagruparse in a casual social setting can sound overly dramatic, as if a small group of friends is a tactical unit in a war.
- In political contexts across Spain and Latin America, reagrupamiento is often used specifically to describe the merging of fractured political parties or factions.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos reagrupar a nuestro equipo para planificar la siguiente etapa del proyecto.We need to regroup our team to plan the next stage of the project.
- Después del descanso, todos los empleados deben reunirse nuevamente en la sala de conferencias.After the break, all employees must meet again in the conference room.
- Después de la película, nos podemos juntar de nuevo en el café para hablar sobre la trama.After the movie, we can get together again in the cafe to talk about the plot.
- Después de la fiesta, podemos volver a encontrarnos en mi casa y jugar videojuegos.After the party, we can meet up again at my house and play video games.
- Necesitamos reagruparnos para continuar la misión.We need to regroup to continue the mission.
- El equipo decidió reagruparse en la base.The team decided to regroup at the base.
- Es un buen momento para reagruparse y planear.It is a good time to regroup and plan.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are feeling overwhelmed during a project.
- AlejandroEstamos muy confundidos con este plan.We are very confused with this plan.
- SofíaTienes razón, Alejandro. Debemos reagruparse.You are right, Alejandro. We should regroup.
- Alejandro¿Quieres tomar un descanso primero?Do you want to take a break first?
- SofíaSí, Sofía necesita un café primero.Yes, Sofía needs a coffee first.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry reagruparse, 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.
