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How to Say "combined" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “combined” is “conjunto” — use 'conjunto' when referring to something that has been put together or formed by the union of multiple parts, often implying a formal or official agreement..

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conjunto

/kon-HOON-toh//konˈxunto/

adjectiveB2formal
Use 'conjunto' when referring to something that has been put together or formed by the union of multiple parts, often implying a formal or official agreement.
Two hands, one light-skinned and one darker-skinned, gripping the same red apple, symbolizing a joint or shared action.

Examples

Fue una decisión conjunta de los dos directores.

It was a joint decision by the two directors.

El proyecto requirió un esfuerzo conjunto de varios departamentos.

The project required a combined effort from several departments.

Agreement

As an adjective, 'conjunto' must agree in number and gender with the noun it modifies: 'esfuerzo conjunto' (masculine singular), 'decisión conjunta' (feminine singular), 'acciones conjuntas' (feminine plural).

Mixing Adjective/Adverb

Mistake: “Hicieron el trabajo conjunto.”

Correction: Hicieron el trabajo conjuntamente (or: hicieron un trabajo conjunto). If you mean 'together' or 'jointly,' the adverb 'conjuntamente' is often clearer.

unidas

oo-NEE-das/uˈniðas/

adjectiveA2informal
Use 'unidas' to describe people, especially family or close friends, who are closely connected, supportive, and have a strong bond.
A close-up view of two diverse human hands firmly clasped together in a handshake, symbolizing agreement and unity.

Examples

Las hermanas están muy unidas y se apoyan siempre.

The sisters are very united and always support each other.

Las dos piezas de madera fueron unidas con pegamento especial.

The two pieces of wood were joined with special glue.

Necesitamos que las fuerzas de seguridad trabajen unidas.

We need the security forces to work together (united).

Agreement is Key

Since 'unidas' ends in -as, it must describe two or more feminine things or people. If you were describing two masculine things (e.g., 'los equipos'), you would use 'unidos'.

Adjective or Participle?

'Unidas' is the past participle of the verb 'unir' (to unite). When it follows 'ser' or 'estar,' it acts like an adjective, describing the resulting state ('Las piezas están unidas').

Incorrect Gender/Number

Mistake: “Los países están unidas.”

Correction: Los países están unidos. ('Países' is masculine plural, so use 'unidos'.)

Choosing Between 'Conjunto' and 'Unidas'

Learners often confuse 'conjunto' and 'unidas' because both relate to being 'together'. Remember that 'conjunto' is typically for actions, decisions, or things that are formally put together, while 'unidas' describes strong emotional bonds, usually between people.

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