reúne
/reh-OO-neh/
gathers
The word 'reúne' can mean gathering people or things together in one place.
reúne(verb)
gathers
?bringing people or things together in one place
,collects
?accumulating items or money
brings together
?uniting people for a cause or event
📝 In Action
Él reúne a sus amigos todos los viernes.
A2He gathers his friends every Friday.
La organización reúne fondos para los niños.
B1The organization collects funds for the children.
¡Reúne tus juguetes ahora mismo!
A2Gather your toys right now!
💡 Grammar Points
The Accent Mark Rule
This word needs an accent on the 'u' to make sure you pronounce the 'u' and 'e' separately (re-OO-neh) instead of blending them together.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "Writing 'reune' without the accent."
Correction: Always write 'reúne'. Without the accent, the pronunciation would change completely and sound like 'REW-neh'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Commands vs. Statements
'Reúne' can mean 'he gathers' (statement) or 'Gather!' (a friendly command to someone you know well).
In another sense, 'reúne' describes meeting or fulfilling specific requirements or conditions.
reúne(verb)
meets
?fulfilling requirements, conditions, or characteristics
,fulfills
?meeting a specific criteria
📝 In Action
El candidato reúne todas las condiciones.
B1The candidate meets all the conditions.
Esta casa reúne lo que estamos buscando.
B2This house has (meets) everything we are looking for.
💡 Grammar Points
Meeting Requirements
Use 'reúne' when an object or person has all the specific qualities needed for a purpose.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: reúne
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'She meets the requirements'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there an accent on the 'u'?
The accent on the 'u' (ú) tells you to emphasize that vowel. Without it, the 'u' and 'e' would blend into one syllable. It's what keeps the 'OO' sound strong.
Is 'reúne' the same as 'junta'?
They are very similar! 'Reúne' often feels a bit more formal or organized, like bringing a group together for a purpose, while 'junta' is more about simply putting things side-by-side.