reunión
“reunión” means “meeting” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
meeting
Also: assembly, conference
📝 In Action
Tengo una reunión importante a las diez de la mañana.
A2I have an important meeting at ten in the morning.
La reunión de la junta directiva fue cancelada por falta de quórum.
B1The board of directors' meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
Por favor, preparen el informe para la reunión del viernes.
A2Please, prepare the report for Friday's meeting.
reunion
Also: gathering, get-together
📝 In Action
Este fin de semana tenemos una reunión familiar en casa de mis abuelos.
B1This weekend we have a family reunion at my grandparents' house.
Organizamos una reunión de antiguos alumnos de la secundaria.
B2We organized a high school alumni reunion.
Fue una reunión de amigos muy divertida.
B1It was a very fun gathering of friends.
collection
Also: combination, union
📝 In Action
El libro es una reunión de sus mejores ensayos.
B2The book is a collection of his best essays.
La exposición presenta una magnífica reunión de obras de varios artistas.
C1The exhibition presents a magnificent collection of works from various artists.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "reunión" in Spanish:
reunion→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: reunión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'reunión' to mean a social get-together?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'reunir', which is formed by the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'intensively') and 'unir' (from the Latin 'unire', meaning 'to unite'). So, 'reunión' literally means 'the act of uniting' or 'bringing together'.
First recorded: Around the 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'reunión' and 'cita'?
'Reunión' is usually for a group of people, like a business meeting ('reunión de trabajo') or a family gathering ('reunión familiar'). 'Cita' is typically an appointment for one or two people, like a doctor's appointment ('cita con el médico') or a romantic date ('una cita romántica').
How do I say 'to meet up with friends'?
You can say 'tener una reunión con amigos', but it's very common and natural to use the verb 'reunirse'. For example, 'Me voy a reunir con mis amigos' means 'I'm going to meet up with my friends'.