Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| junto | /ˈxunto/ | |
| yunto | /ʝunto/ (from spelling rules) | masculine, alternative form |
The word junto is used to express that people or things are in the same place or happening at the same time. Depending on the context, you might use more specific phrases: to emphasize companionship, use the formal En compañía de. To describe working together as a team, use the formal En equipo. For physical togetherness like holding hands, use the informal De la mano. To describe being physically close in a romantic sense, use the informal Pegaditos/as. Or to express togetherness affectionately among close friends or partners, use the informal Juntitos/as.
Which one should you use?
junto is the standard form, while yunto is a masculine alternative spelling. Note that adding the preposition a to the word changes the meaning from 'together' to 'next to' or 'beside' (junto a).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word must agree in gender and number with the people or things being described. This means you may use the masculine plural juntos, the feminine plural juntas or the feminine singular junta.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxunto/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of junto is 'iungere', which means 'to yoke'. This connects the idea of being 'together' to the ancient practice of joining oxen to a plow.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying two people are juntos can be a polite euphemism for being in a romantic relationship without explicitly saying 'dating'.
- While junto means 'together', the word junta as a noun refers to a governing council or a committee, stemming from the idea of people 'joined' for a purpose.
Examples in context
- Vamos a ir juntos.We'll go together.This sentence shows how to use junto to express moving together.Tatoeba #2449253 by hayastan, translation #2241590 by CK
- ¿Ya no están juntos?They're not together anymore?This sentence uses junto to ask about a relationship status.Tatoeba #10093285 by manufrutos, translation #10069691 by ddnktr
- Tú y yo vamos juntos.You and I are going together.This sentence uses junto to describe two people going somewhere together.Tatoeba #1100946 by Shishir, translation #1183719 by paula_guisard
- Vamos a trabajar juntosWe are going to work together
- Paseemos juntos por el jardínLet's walk together in the garden
- Debemos resolver este problema en conjuntoWe must solve this problem together
- Asistí a la reunión en compañía de mis colegasI attended the meeting together with my colleagues
- Trabajamos en equipo para alcanzar nuestros objetivosWe work together to achieve our goals
- Vamos al cine juntosLet's go to the movies together
- Paseemos juntitos por la playaLet's walk together on the beach
- Caminemos de la manoLet's walk hand in hand
- Bailamos pegaditosWe dance together, closely
- 457 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are planning their commute to work.
- MateoPodemos caminar junto al camino.We can walk together along the path.
- ElenaMe parece una buena idea.That sounds like a good idea.
- MateoEntonces, vamos junto a las ocho.Then, let's go together at eight.
- ElenaDe acuerdo, Mateo, nos vemos entonces.Agreed, Mateo, see you then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “together” translations and entries junto, yunto, 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 junto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
