unión
/uˈnjon/feminine
The English word 'union' is translated into Spanish as unión.
Unión refers to that which is united, such as something formed by a combination of parts or members. Depending on the context, other words may be more appropriate: use sindicato for a labor union or workers' organization, asociación for a general association or organization and coalición when discussing political unions or coalitions.
Meaning: that which is united, something formed by a combination of parts or members (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Unión is a feminine noun. It requires feminine articles, such as la and feminine adjectives. The related verb form meaning 'to unite' or 'to join' is unir.
How do you pronounce it?
/uˈnjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, a unión de hecho is a specific legal term for a common-law marriage or domestic partnership.
- While unión means 'union', the word sindicato for a labor union comes from the French word syndicat, which originally referred to a legal representative or agent.
- In Spanish, the word unión can be used to describe a physical joint or seam in construction and tailoring, not just a social or political agreement.
Examples in context
- La unión hace la fuerza.Union gives strength.This sentence illustrates the proverb 'Union gives strength' using unión.Tatoeba #514265 by Shishir, translation #920885 by Scott
- ¿Armenia es miembro de la Unión Europea?Is Armenia a member of the European Union?This sentence asks if Armenia is a member of the European Union using unión.Tatoeba #1782562 by hayastan, translation #1781647 by Amastan
- La Unión Europea tiene 23 idiomas oficiales.The European Union has 23 official languages.This sentence mentions the number of official languages in the European Union using unión.Tatoeba #1492078 by hayastan, translation #13637786 by araneo
- El sindicato está luchando por los derechos de los trabajadoresThe union is fighting for workers' rights.
- Vamos a juntarnos y hacer frente a esta situaciónLet's come together and face this situation.
- El sindicato laboral está en huelgaThe labor union is on strike.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their marriage anniversary.
- SofíaHoy celebramos un año más de nuestra unión.Today we celebrate one more year of our union.
- MateoEs verdad, Sofía. Ha sido un año increíble.It's true, Sofía. It has been an incredible year.
- SofíaNuestra unión es muy fuerte y especial.Our union is very strong and special.
- MateoYo también lo creo, mi amor.I believe so too, my love.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “union” translations and entries unión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
