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How to Say "gathering" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “gathering” is “reunión” — use 'reunión' for a general social get-together, like a family event or a casual meeting with friends..

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reunión

NounB1informal
Use 'reunión' for a general social get-together, like a family event or a casual meeting with friends.

Examples

Este fin de semana tenemos una reunión familiar en casa de mis abuelos.

This weekend we have a family reunion at my grandparents' house.

encuentro

/en-KWEN-tro//enˈkwentɾo/

NounA2general
Choose 'encuentro' for a more formal or scheduled meeting, such as an appointment with a superior or a planned discussion.
Two friendly people smiling and shaking hands warmly in a bright green park, symbolizing a planned meeting or get-together.

Examples

Tengo un encuentro con mi jefe a las diez.

I have a meeting with my boss at ten.

Fue un encuentro casual en el supermercado.

It was a chance encounter at the supermarket.

El encuentro de fútbol fue muy emocionante.

The soccer match was very exciting.

concentración

NounB1general
Use 'concentración' for a large, organized assembly of people, often for a specific purpose like a protest or demonstration.

Examples

Hubo una gran concentración de manifestantes en la plaza central.

There was a large rally of protestors in the central square.

cosecha

koh-SEH-cha/koˈsetʃa/

NounA2agriculture
Translate 'gathering' as 'cosecha' specifically when referring to the season or act of harvesting crops.
A smiling farmer stands in a sunny field, holding a full basket of golden wheat, symbolizing the act of harvesting.

Examples

La cosecha de trigo fue abundante gracias a la lluvia.

The wheat harvest was abundant thanks to the rain.

Estamos en plena época de cosecha de uvas.

We are right in the middle of the grape harvest season.

Feminine Noun

Since 'cosecha' is feminine, it always pairs with feminine words like 'la' or 'una', and descriptive words (adjectives) must also end in '-a' (e.g., 'la cosecha buena').

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: “Hacer la cosecha”

Correction: Levantar la cosecha or recoger la cosecha. Use verbs that mean 'to gather' or 'to raise' when talking about the act of harvesting.

recogiendo

/re-ko-HYEN-do//rekoˈxjendo/

VerbA2general
Use the gerund 'recogiendo' when the action of 'gathering' means collecting or picking up scattered items.
A child bending over to pick up a colorful toy ball from a green lawn.

Examples

Llevo toda la mañana recogiendo mis juguetes.

I've been picking up my toys all morning.

Están recogiendo manzanas en el huerto.

They are gathering apples in the orchard.

The -ing Form

This word is the 'doing' form (gerund) of the verb 'recoger'. In Spanish, you use '-iendo' for '-er' verbs to show an action is happening right now.

Spelling Rule

Even though the base verb 'recoger' sometimes changes its 'g' to a 'j' (like in 'recojo'), it keeps the 'g' in 'recogiendo' because it is followed by an 'i'.

Spelling with J

Mistake: “recojiendo”

Correction: recogiendo (use 'g' because the next letter is 'i')

Reunión vs. Encuentro

Learners often confuse 'reunión' and 'encuentro'. Remember 'reunión' is generally for informal social events with people you know well, while 'encuentro' is typically for more formal or scheduled appointments.

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