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reuniones

reh-oo-NYO-nes/re.uˈnjo.nes/

nounA1formal/informal
Use 'reuniones' for social, family, or professional meetings that have a specific purpose or agenda, even if they are informal.
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Examples

Tenemos tres reuniones importantes esta semana.

We have three important meetings this week.

Las reuniones familiares son siempre muy ruidosas.

The family gatherings are always very noisy.

Necesitamos organizar reuniones periódicas para discutir el progreso del proyecto.

We need to organize periodic meetings to discuss the project's progress.

Feminine Plural Noun

This word is the plural form of 'reunión' (a feminine word), so it requires feminine plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'unas reuniones largas' - some long meetings).

Using the wrong gender

Mistake: “Los reuniones”

Correction: Las reuniones. Remember that words ending in -ión are almost always feminine in Spanish, requiring 'las' when plural.

fiestas

/fee-es-tas//ˈfjestas/

nounA1informal
Use 'fiestas' for parties, celebrations, or informal social events where the main purpose is enjoyment and socializing.
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Examples

Siempre hacemos muchas fiestas en el verano.

We always have many parties in the summer.

¿Vas a ir a las fiestas de cumpleaños de Ana?

Are you going to Ana's birthday parties?

Tuvimos que cancelar las fiestas por la lluvia.

We had to cancel the celebrations because of the rain.

It's Always Feminine

Remember that 'fiesta' is a feminine word, so when you make it plural ('fiestas'), any describing words (adjectives) or articles must also be feminine plural: 'las fiestas grandes' (the big parties).

Using 'party' as a verb

Mistake: “Vamos a fiestar.”

Correction: Vamos a ir de fiesta or Vamos a festejar. ('Fiestas' is the noun, not the verb to party.)

Fiestas vs. Reuniones

Learners often confuse 'fiestas' and 'reuniones' because both can mean people getting together. Remember that 'fiestas' are primarily for celebration and fun, like parties, while 'reuniones' are more about purposeful get-togethers, even if they're casual.

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