unión
/oo-nee-OHN/
union
Unión as the act or state of being joined.
unión(noun)
union
?the act or state of being joined
,unity
?agreement or harmony
joining
?act of connecting
,link
?connection or bond
📝 In Action
La unión de las tuberías necesita una pieza especial.
A2The joining of the pipes needs a special part.
Necesitamos la unión de todos para ganar el campeonato.
B1We need everyone's unity to win the championship.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Pattern
Most Spanish nouns that end in '-ión' (like 'unión', 'canción', 'opinión') are feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before them.
⭐ Usage Tips
Abstract Use
When talking about teamwork, agreement, or harmony, 'unión' is a great word to use to mean 'cohesion' or 'unity'.
Unión referring to an organization or association, such as a labor group.
unión(noun)
union
?as an organization or association (e.g., labor group)
,league
?a group of states or clubs
federation
?a political or organizational grouping
📝 In Action
La Unión Europea es un ejemplo de cooperación internacional.
B1The European Union is an example of international cooperation.
El sindicato es una unión fuerte que defiende los derechos de los empleados.
B2The syndicate is a strong union that defends the rights of employees.
Unión meaning a marital or civil partnership.
unión(noun)
union
?marital or civil partnership
,bond
?emotional or spiritual connection
marriage
?formal relationship
📝 In Action
La pareja decidió formalizar su unión después de diez años.
B2The couple decided to formalize their partnership after ten years.
Ellos celebraron su unión civil con una ceremonia sencilla.
C1They celebrated their civil union with a simple ceremony.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal Context
When discussing legal partnerships (not necessarily marriage), 'unión' is often used, especially in phrases like 'unión civil' (civil union).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: unión
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'unión' to refer to a formal organization?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'unión' mean both 'unity' and 'a specific organization'?
This is common! The abstract idea of 'unity' (things coming together) naturally extends to the concrete idea of a 'union' (a group formed by people coming together). Think of it as the result of the action of uniting.
Is 'unión' always feminine?
Yes, 'unión' is a feminine noun, so you always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (la unión, una unión fuerte).