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How to Say "attached" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “attached” is “adjunto” — use this when referring to a file or document that is included with an email or letter.

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adjunto

ad-HOON-tohadˈxunto

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Use this when referring to a file or document that is included with an email or letter.
A paperclip holding several colorful sheets of paper together.

Examples

Te envío el contrato adjunto.

I am sending you the attached contract.

Por favor, mira la imagen adjunta.

Please, look at the attached image.

Matching Endings

Since this word is describing a thing, it has to match the 'gender' of that thing. Use 'adjunto' for masculine words like 'archivo' and 'adjunta' for feminine words like 'foto'.

The 'O' Trap

Mistake: “La imagen adjunto.”

Correction: La imagen adjunta. Because 'imagen' is feminine, you must change the 'o' to an 'a'.

pegado

peh-GAH-dohpeˈɣa.ðo

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Use this when something is physically stuck to a surface, often accidentally.
A close-up of a colorful, square postage stamp firmly stuck onto a plain white envelope, illustrating physical adhesion.

Examples

El chicle se quedó pegado al zapato.

The chewing gum stayed stuck to the shoe.

Necesitas quitar el papel que está pegado a la ventana.

You need to remove the paper that is glued to the window.

Using 'Estar' vs. 'Ser'

Use 'estar' with 'pegado' (e.g., 'está pegado') when describing the temporary state of something being stuck, which is the most common use.

Gender Agreement

Mistake: “Las fotos está pegado.”

Correction: Las fotos están pegadas. Remember 'pegado' is an adjective, so it must match the thing it describes in gender and number.

fijado

fee-HA-dohfiˈxaðo

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Use this when something is fixed, set, or determined in place, like a price or a rule.
A metal bolt firmly secured into a solid wooden beam.

Examples

El precio ya está fijado en el catálogo.

The price is already set in the catalog.

El espejo está bien fijado a la pared.

The mirror is securely attached to the wall.

Changing for Gender

Since this word is describing something, it needs to match the item it talks about. If you describe a female noun like 'la fecha' (the date), use 'fijada' instead of 'fijado'.

Fixing a Car vs. Fixing a Date

Mistake: “Using 'fijado' to mean a repaired car.”

Correction: Use 'arreglado' for repairs. 'Fijado' only means something is set in place or established.

unido

oo-NEE-dohuˈni.ðo

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Use this to describe two or more things that are joined or connected together.
A colorful storybook illustration depicting three stylized figures (one blue, one red, and one yellow) standing side-by-side with their arms linked tightly together, symbolizing unity and solidarity.

Examples

Los Estados Unidos son un país grande.

The United States is a large country.

Mi familia está muy unida; siempre nos ayudamos.

My family is very close-knit; we always help each other.

Las dos mesas quedaron unidas por un tornillo.

The two tables were joined by a screw.

Adjective Agreement

"Unido" is an adjective, so it must change its ending (gender and number) to match the noun it describes: masculino singular (unido), femenino singular (unida), masculino plural (unidos), femenino plural (unidas).

Origin as a Participle

This word comes directly from the verb 'unir' (to unite or join). When you use 'unido' with 'estar' or 'ser', it describes the result of the action: something that has been joined.

Forgetting Agreement

Mistake: “Las personas está unido.”

Correction: Las personas están unidas. (Since 'personas' is plural and feminine, 'unido' must become 'unidas'.)

anexo

ah-NEK-soaˈnekso

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Use this for something that is physically connected or adjacent to something else, like a room or building.
A small red building physically connected to a larger blue house.

Examples

El garaje está anexo a la casa.

The garage is attached to the house.

Lee el documento anexo para más detalles.

Read the attached document for more details.

Hubo varios problemas anexos a la crisis económica.

There were several problems related to the economic crisis.

Matching the Noun

As a describing word, it changes to 'anexa' if you are talking about something feminine, like 'una hoja anexa' (an attached sheet).

Using 'a'

When saying something is attached TO something else, always use the preposition 'a' (e.g., anexo a la cocina).

Gender Match Error

Mistake: “La habitación anexo.”

Correction: Say 'La habitación anexa' because 'habitación' is feminine.

pegó

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This is the past tense of 'pegar' and describes the action of something sticking firmly to another object.

Examples

Usó pegamento fuerte y la foto pegó de inmediato.

He used strong glue and the photo stuck immediately.

Adjunto vs. Anexo vs. Pegado

Learners often confuse 'adjunto' (for files), 'anexo' (for connected buildings/rooms), and 'pegado' (for things stuck, often unintentionally). Remember 'adjunto' is for digital attachments, 'anexo' implies a physical connection like a wing of a house, and 'pegado' means literally stuck.

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