reuniones
reh-oo-NYO-nes
/re.uˈnjo.nes/
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of 'reunión' (a feminine word), so it requires feminine plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'unas reuniones largas' - some long meetings).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “Los reuniones”
Correction: Las reuniones. Remember that words ending in -ión are almost always feminine in Spanish, requiring 'las' when plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
While 'reuniones' is often used for business, you can also use it for planned social events, like 'reuniones de amigos' (friend gatherings).
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: reuniones
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'reuniones'?
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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.