Inklingo

unida

oo-NEE-dah/uˈniða/

unida means close-knit in Spanish (referring to family or emotional bonds).

close-knit, united

Also: joined, connected
A family of four sharing a warm group hug in a cozy living room.

📝 In Action

Somos una familia muy unida.

A1

We are a very close-knit family.

La comunidad se mantuvo unida durante la crisis.

B1

The community stayed united during the crisis.

La pieza de metal está unida a la base.

A2

The metal piece is joined to the base.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • junta (together)
  • pegada (stuck/attached)
  • solidaria (supportive/solidary)

Antonyms

  • separada (separated)
  • dividida (divided)
  • desunida (disconnected/disunited)

Common Collocations

  • familia unidaclose-knit family
  • siempre unidaalways together
  • fuertemente unidastrongly linked

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "unida" in Spanish:

connected

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: unida

Question 1 of 1

Which of these would you describe as 'unida'?

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📚 Etymology

From the Spanish verb 'unir', which comes from the Latin word 'unire', meaning 'to make into one'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: unitedFrench: unie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'unida' to describe a group of people?

Yes, if the group is represented by a feminine word like 'la familia' or 'la comunidad'. If you are talking about 'nosotros' (we) and there is at least one male, you would use the masculine 'unidos' instead.

What is the difference between 'unida' and 'junta'?

'Junta' usually means things are physically together in the same place. 'Unida' implies a stronger connection, like they are attached or share a deep emotional bond.