juntar
/hoon-TAR/
to join
Juntar can mean to join or connect two things together, like puzzle pieces.
juntar(verb)
to join
?connecting two things
,to put together
?placing items next to each other
to gather
?bringing items into one pile
,to collect
?gathering things over time
📝 In Action
Tienes que juntar las dos piezas para arreglarlo.
A1You have to join the two pieces to fix it.
Por favor, junta tus juguetes antes de dormir.
A1Please, put your toys together before going to sleep.
Juntamos todas las sillas en el centro de la sala.
A2We gathered all the chairs in the center of the room.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'juntar' with objects
Use this word when you are physically moving objects into the same place or making them touch.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Juntar vs. Unir
Mistake: "Using 'unir' for picking up toys."
Correction: Use 'juntar' for gathering items; 'unir' often implies a permanent bond or a deeper connection, like 'unir fuerzas' (joining forces).
⭐ Usage Tips
Getting Together
When you want to say people are 'getting together' to hang out, add 'se' to the end: 'Vamos a juntarnos' (Let's get together).
Juntar is also used when you save up or accumulate resources like money.
juntar(verb)
to save up
?accumulating money or resources
to accumulate
?building up a supply of something
📝 In Action
Estoy juntando dinero para comprar un coche nuevo.
B1I am saving up money to buy a new car.
Ella junta estampillas desde que era niña.
B1She has been collecting stamps since she was a child.
💡 Grammar Points
Juntar vs. Ahorrar
'Ahorrar' is specifically about not spending money. 'Juntar' emphasizes the act of building up a pile or amount for a specific purpose.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: juntar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence best uses 'juntar' to mean 'to save up'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'juntar' be used for people?
Yes! When you use it as 'juntar a la gente', it means to bring people together. If you use the reflexive 'juntarse', it means for people to meet up or associate with each other.
Is 'juntar' the same as 'unir'?
They are close, but 'juntar' is more about physical proximity (putting things next to each other), while 'unir' implies making two things become one.