unido
/uˈnido/
The English word "united" is translated into Spanish as unido.
unido is an adjective used to describe something joined into a single entity. If you are referring to a group of people or an entity coming together as a united front, you can also use cohesionado/a in both formal and informal contexts.
Meaning: joined into a single entity (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
unido is the past participle of the verb unir, which means to join or to unite.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, unido must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use unida for feminine nouns, unidos for masculine plural nouns and unidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/uˈnido/
Did you know?
- If you want to say someone is 'united' in purpose with a group, you might use the expression de la mano (hand in hand) to emphasize that solidarity.
- The word unido shares the same Latin root as the English word 'unit', coming from the Latin 'unus' meaning 'one'.
- While unido is the standard translation, Spanish speakers often use estamos unidos to describe a family that is emotionally close and supportive, not just physically joined.
Examples in context
- ¿Eres de Estados Unidos?Are you from the United States?This example shows how to use unido when asking about someone's origin from the United States.Tatoeba #2135904 by marcelostockle, translation #773435 by marloncori
- Los Estados Unidos apesta.The United States sucks.This example uses unido to express a negative opinion about the United States.Tatoeba #11558887 by ecorralest101, translation #8021194 by shekitten
- Obama es de Estados Unidos.Obama is from the United States.This example uses unido to state that Obama is from the United States.Tatoeba #7251944 by Juanpa, translation #13958899 by IdiomHunter
- Los miembros de la ONU están unidos en la lucha por la paz mundial.The members of the UN are united in the fight for world peace.
- La familia se mostró cohesionada frente a la adversidad.The family appeared united in the face of adversity.
- En los momentos difíciles, debemos permanecer unidos como familia.In tough times, we must stay united as a family.
- Los vecinos fueron solidarios tras el desastre natural.The neighbors were united in solidarity after the natural disaster.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their family's strong bond.
- SofíaMi familia siempre se mantiene unido.My family always stays united.
- MateoEso es muy importante, Sofía.That is very important, Sofía.
- SofíaSí, estamos muy unido en los problemas.Yes, we are very united during problems.
- MateoTienen mucha suerte.You are very lucky.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “united” translations and entries unido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
