Inklingo

juntas

/HOON-tas/

together

A red apple and a green apple sitting side by side on a clean wooden table, illustrating the concept of being together.

When things are "juntas" (together), they are acting or being in the same place.

juntas(adverb)

fA1

together

?

acting or being in the same place

Also:

jointly

?

working in coordination

,

joined

?

physically connected (as an adjective)

📝 In Action

Las hermanas viven juntas en Madrid.

A1

The sisters live together in Madrid.

Aunque somos de países diferentes, trabajamos juntas en el proyecto.

A2

Although we are from different countries, we work together on the project.

Las dos mesas estaban juntas para formar una grande.

B1

The two tables were joined (or put together) to form a large one.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • unidas (united)
  • acompañadas (accompanied)

Antonyms

  • separadas (separated)

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Group

When using 'juntas' to mean 'together,' remember the ending must match the group. If the group has at least one male or mixed genders, you must use the masculine plural form: 'juntos'.

Adverb vs. Adjective

This word often acts like an adverb (explaining how an action is done: 'trabajar juntas'), but it can also be an adjective (describing a noun: 'mesas juntas').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Misuse

Mistake: "Mis amigos y yo vivimos juntas."

Correction: Mis amigos y yo vivimos juntos. (Use 'juntos' because the group includes males/mixed genders.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Juntas' with 'Estar'

The most common pattern is 'Estar juntas' (to be together) or 'Hacer algo juntas' (to do something together).

Three diverse people sitting around a large, round conference table, focused on a central point, illustrating a formal meeting.

"Juntas" (meetings) are formal gatherings where people convene to discuss important matters.

juntas(noun)

fB1

meetings

?

formal gatherings

,

boards

?

administrative committees

Also:

councils

?

governing bodies

📝 In Action

Las juntas directivas se celebran cada mes.

B1

The board meetings are held every month.

Tuvimos tres juntas seguidas para discutir el presupuesto.

B2

We had three meetings in a row to discuss the budget.

El presidente de la Junta de Andalucía visitará la ciudad.

C1

The president of the Andalusian Regional Government (Board) will visit the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reuniones (meetings)
  • comités (committees)

Common Collocations

  • juntas generalesgeneral meetings (shareholders)
  • juntas de vecinosneighborhood meetings/associations

💡 Grammar Points

Singular vs. Plural

The singular 'junta' can refer to the permanent administrative body itself ('la junta de gobierno'), while the plural 'juntas' usually means multiple scheduled meetings.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

Use 'juntas' when referring to official, structured meetings, often with a specific agenda or regulatory purpose, rather than casual get-togethers.

A simple yellow rectangular block being placed directly onto the top of a stack of blue rectangular blocks by a hand, symbolizing the action of joining.

In the informal singular present tense, 'juntas' means 'you join,' referring to the action of connecting things.

juntas(verb)

A2regular ar

you join

?

informal singular present tense

,

you gather

?

informal singular present tense

Also:

you put together

?

informal singular present tense

📝 In Action

¿Tú juntas las monedas para comprar algo grande?

A2

Are you gathering the coins to buy something big?

Si juntas las dos piezas, verás el dibujo completo.

A2

If you join the two pieces, you will see the complete picture.

Espero que tú no las juntas sin permiso.

B2

I hope that you don't put them together without permission. (Subjunctive use)

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reunir (to gather)
  • conectar (to connect)

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Tú' Form

The word 'juntas' is the form of the verb 'juntar' (to join) you use when talking to a friend or someone younger than you, telling them what 'you' are doing right now.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Juntarse'

Often, Spanish speakers use the reflexive form 'juntarse' (to get together/to meet up) instead of simple 'juntar' when talking about people meeting.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedjunta
yojunto
juntas
ellos/ellas/ustedesjuntan
nosotrosjuntamos
vosotrosjuntáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedjuntaba
yojuntaba
juntabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesjuntaban
nosotrosjuntábamos
vosotrosjuntabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedjuntó
yojunté
juntaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesjuntaron
nosotrosjuntamos
vosotrosjuntasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedjunte
yojunte
juntes
ellos/ellas/ustedesjunten
nosotrosjuntemos
vosotrosjuntéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedjuntara/juntase
yojuntara/juntase
juntaras/juntases
ellos/ellas/ustedesjuntaran/juntasen
nosotrosjuntáramos/juntásemos
vosotrosjuntarais/juntaseis

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: juntas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'juntas' as a formal gathering or committee?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

junto(together (masculine singular)) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'juntas' is the verb or the adverb?

Look at the subject! If the sentence is directed at 'tú' (you, informal), it is likely the verb ('Tú juntas...'). If it describes two or more feminine subjects acting or being somewhere, it is the adverb ('Ellas están juntas...').

Is 'juntas' the same as 'reuniones'?

They are synonyms, but 'juntas' often implies a more formal, official, or administrative meeting (like a board meeting), whereas 'reuniones' is a general term for any kind of meeting or get-together.