junto
“junto” means “together” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
together
Also: joined, united
📝 In Action
Vamos al cine juntos esta noche.
A2Let's go to the movies together tonight.
Las dos familias viven en casas juntas.
B1The two families live in houses that are joined together.
Por favor, envíame todos los archivos juntos en un solo correo.
B1Please, send me all the files together in a single email.
📝 In Action
La farmacia está junto al supermercado.
A2The pharmacy is next to the supermarket.
Por favor, siéntate junto a mí.
A2Please, sit beside me.
Junto a mis estudios, tengo un trabajo a tiempo parcial.
B2Along with my studies, I have a part-time job.
close / nearby
📝 In Action
No vayas muy lejos, quédate a jugar aquí junto.
B1Don't go too far, stay and play close by here.
Vivimos muy junto, casi somos vecinos.
B2We live very close, we're almost neighbors.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: junto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'The children are playing together'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'iūnctus', which means 'joined' or 'yoked'. It's the past form of the verb 'iungere', meaning 'to join'.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'juntos' and 'junto a'?
'Juntos' means 'together' and describes people or things doing something as a group (e.g., 'Cenamos juntos' - We dine together). 'Junto a' means 'next to' and describes where something is located (e.g., 'Estoy junto a la ventana' - I am next to the window).
Is 'junto' the same as 'cerca'?
They're very similar! 'Junto a' means something is right beside something else, often touching. 'Cerca de' means 'near' or 'in the area'. So, your friend's house can be 'cerca de' your house (on the same street), but your phone is 'junto a' your computer (right next to it on the desk).