reunión
/rreu-nee-OHN/
meeting
Visualizing reunión as a formal business meeting or conference.
reunión(Noun)
meeting
?business, official
assembly
?formal gathering
,conference
?large, formal meeting
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it doesn't end in '-a', 'reunión' is a feminine word. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it, like 'la reunión importante' (the important meeting).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Meeting vs. Dating
Mistake: "Voy a una reunión con mi novia. (I'm going to a meeting with my girlfriend.)"
Correction: For a romantic date, use 'una cita'. Say 'Tengo una cita con mi novia'. 'Reunión' is for groups or formal appointments, not romantic get-togethers.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing 'to have a meeting'
The most common and natural way to say you have a meeting is simply 'tener una reunión'. For example, 'Mañana tenemos una reunión' (Tomorrow we have a meeting).
Visualizing reunión as a casual family or social gathering.
reunión(Noun)
reunion
?family, school alumni
gathering
?informal get-together
,get-together
?casual social event
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
The meaning of 'reunión' completely depends on the words around it. 'Reunión familiar' is a reunion, while 'reunión de trabajo' is a work meeting. Listen for those context clues!
Visualizing reunión in its formal sense as a collection or compilation of different elements.
reunión(Noun)
collection
?gathering of items or works
combination
?joining of elements
,union
?bringing together
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal and Abstract
This meaning is more abstract and often found in writing, like in book reviews or art descriptions. You won't hear it as much in everyday conversation as the other two meanings.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: reunión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'reunión' to mean a social get-together?
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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'.