reuniones
“reuniones” means “meetings” in Spanish (formal or business settings).
meetings
Also: gatherings, conventions
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Tenemos tres reuniones importantes esta semana.
A1We have three important meetings this week.
Las reuniones familiares son siempre muy ruidosas.
A2The family gatherings are always very noisy.
Necesitamos organizar reuniones periódicas para discutir el progreso del proyecto.
B1We need to organize periodic meetings to discuss the project's progress.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'reuniones'?
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It comes from the Latin prefix 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'back') combined with the verb 'unir' (to unite or join). So, a 'reunión' is literally the act of bringing things or people back together.
First recorded: 15th century (via French 'réunion' from Latin roots)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reuniones' only used for professional settings?
No! While it's very common in business ('reuniones de trabajo'), you use it for any time people come together, like 'reuniones familiares' (family gatherings) or 'reuniones de vecinos' (neighborhood meetings).
Why does the singular form ('reunión') have an accent mark but the plural ('reuniones') does not?
In the singular 'reunión,' the accent is needed because the word ends in N, and the stress falls on the last syllable. When you make it plural ('reuniones'), the word now ends in S, and the stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable ('o'), which follows the standard Spanish stress rules, meaning no written accent is necessary.