unido
“unido” means “united” in Spanish (referring to groups, countries, or abstract concepts).
united, close-knitAlso: joined, attached
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Los Estados Unidos son un país grande.
A2The United States is a large country.
Mi familia está muy unida; siempre nos ayudamos.
B1My family is very close-knit; we always help each other.
Las dos mesas quedaron unidas por un tornillo.
B1The two tables were joined by a screw.
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Which sentence correctly uses the feminine plural form of 'unido'?
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The word 'unido' is the past participle of the Spanish verb 'unir', which comes directly from the Latin verb *unīre*, meaning 'to make one' or 'to join'. This is built on the core Latin word *unus*, meaning 'one'.
First recorded: Medieval Latin (as *unītus*), appearing in Spanish texts around the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'unido' the same as 'junto'?
They are very similar synonyms, both meaning 'joined' or 'together'. However, 'unido' often implies a deeper, more permanent bond or a formal connection (like countries), while 'junto' usually means physically 'next to' or 'at the same time'.
How do I use 'unido' to talk about the United States?
In Spanish, the country is called 'Los Estados Unidos'. Since 'Estados' (States) is masculine plural, we use the masculine plural form 'unidos'.