reunión de Zoom
/reunjon de θoom/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'zoom meeting' is translated into Spanish as reunión de Zoom.
The phrase reunión de Zoom is used to refer specifically to the meeting itself.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Reunión en Zoom to express 'Zoom meeting'. For a more formal context, use Videoconferencia en Zoom to mean 'video conference on the Zoom platform'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, it is common to say reunión por Zoom to refer to a Zoom meeting.
Did you know?
- The word reunión comes from the Latin 'reunire', meaning 'to gather again', which shares the same root as the English word 'unite'.
- In professional settings across Latin America, you might hear people use the verb 'hacer' (to do/make) instead of 'tener' (to have) to say they are 'making/doing a Zoom meeting'.
- While 'reunión' is the standard term, some Spanish speakers may use 'videollamada' if the meeting is more informal or spontaneous, even if they are using the Zoom platform.
Examples in context
- Mañana tendremos una importante reunión en Zoom para discutir los resultados del proyecto.Tomorrow we will have an important Zoom meeting to discuss the project results.
- Tengo una reunión de Zoom a las diez.I have a Zoom meeting at ten.
- La reunión de Zoom fue muy larga.The Zoom meeting was very long.
- ¿Puedes unirte a la reunión de Zoom?Can you join the Zoom meeting?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their schedule for the day.
- Alejandro¿A qué hora es la reunión de Zoom?What time is the Zoom meeting?
- SofíaEs en cinco minutos, Alejandro.It is in five minutes, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a preparar mi cámara.Perfect, I am going to prepare my camera.
- SofíaMuy bien, te veo allí.Very well, I will see you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, reunión, zoom, CC BY-SA 4.0.
