junta
“junta” means “meeting” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
meeting
Also: board, committee
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La junta de vecinos se celebrará el martes por la noche.
A2The neighborhood meeting will be held on Tuesday night.
El director convocó una junta urgente para revisar las finanzas.
B1The director called an urgent meeting to review the finances.
junta
Also: council
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La junta militar disolvió el congreso y asumió el poder.
C1The military junta dissolved the congress and assumed power.
Históricamente, muchas naciones fueron gobernadas por una junta de generales.
C1Historically, many nations were governed by a council of generals.
joint
Also: seam, gasket
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Hay que revisar la junta de la tubería porque está goteando.
B1We have to check the joint of the piping because it is leaking.
El mecánico dijo que la junta del motor estaba dañada.
C1The mechanic said the engine gasket was damaged.
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Which sentence uses 'junta' in its most common, everyday sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin term *iuncta*, which is the feminine form of the past tense of the verb *iungere*, meaning 'to join' or 'to connect'. It originally described something that was physically joined together, which explains both the meaning of 'joint' and 'assembly'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'junta' and 'reunión'?
'Reunión' is a general word for meeting or gathering. 'Junta' is often used for administrative, official, or governing assemblies (like a board or committee). While both can often be translated as 'meeting,' 'junta' usually implies a more formal structure or decision-making authority.
Is 'junta' related to the word 'junto'?
Yes, they come from the same Latin root meaning 'joined.' 'Junto' means 'together' or 'next to,' and 'junta' is literally 'a joining' or 'a group that has been joined' for a purpose.