juntos
/hoon-tohs/
together
The lions are physically close, representing the adjective 'juntos' (together).
juntos(Adjective)
📝 In Action
Mis padres están juntos desde hace treinta años.
A1My parents have been together for thirty years.
Por favor, pongan todos los juguetes juntos en la caja.
A2Please, put all the toys together in the box.
Los dos autobuses llegaron juntos a la estación.
B1The two buses arrived at the station at the same time.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
As a describing word, 'juntos' changes to match who or what you're talking about. Use 'junto' for one masculine thing, 'junta' for one feminine thing, 'juntos' for a group of males or a mixed group, and 'juntas' for a group of females.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Match Females
Mistake: "Mis hermanas están juntos en el parque."
Correction: Mis hermanas están juntas en el parque. Because 'hermanas' (sisters) is a group of females, the word needs to end in '-as'.
⭐ Usage Tips
More Than Just People
You can use 'juntos' for objects, too! For example, you can talk about ingredients that go 'juntos' in a recipe or books that are 'juntos' on a shelf.
The children are performing the action of building collaboratively, illustrating the adverb 'juntos' (together).
📝 In Action
Vamos a cenar juntos esta noche.
A1Let's have dinner together tonight.
Ellos trabajan juntos en un proyecto importante.
A2They work together on an important project.
Aprendimos a cocinar juntos viendo videos en internet.
B1We learned to cook together by watching videos on the internet.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing How an Action is Done
When 'juntos' describes how an action is done (like 'working together'), it's acting as an adverb. In many regions, people still make it match the group (e.g., 'Ellas trabajan juntas'). Both 'trabajan juntos' and 'trabajan juntas' for a female group are widely understood and used.
❌ Common Pitfalls
State vs. Action
Mistake: "Estamos trabajamos juntos."
Correction: Either say 'Trabajamos juntos' (We work together - describing an action) or 'Estamos juntos' (We are together - describing a state). You don't need 'estamos' (we are) and the action verb together like this.
⭐ Usage Tips
Flexible Placement
You can often place 'juntos' right after the verb, like 'Comemos juntos', or at the end of the thought, 'Comemos en el restaurante juntos'. Both sound natural.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: juntos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence is correct for describing two sisters, Ana and Sofía?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'juntos' and 'junto a'?
Great question! 'Juntos' means 'together', describing people or things that are with each other. 'Junto a' means 'next to' or 'beside', describing something's location relative to something else. For example, 'Estamos juntos en el parque' (We are together in the park) vs. 'Estoy junto a la ventana' (I am next to the window).
Can I always use 'juntos' for a mixed group of men and women?
Yes. In Spanish, if a group includes at least one male, you use the masculine plural form, 'juntos'. You only use 'juntas' if the group is made up entirely of females.