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How to Say "joined" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “joined” is “unido” — use 'unido' to describe things that are physically attached or form a single entity, like countries or parts of a machine..

unido🔊A2

Use 'unido' to describe things that are physically attached or form a single entity, like countries or parts of a machine.

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junto🔊A2

Use 'junto' when people or things are physically together or participating in an activity at the same time and place.

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conectado🔊A2

Use 'conectado' for the completed action of linking or attaching things, especially in a technical or functional sense.

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unióA2

Use the verb 'unió' (preterite of unir) to describe the action of physically joining two or more things together.

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aliado🔊B2

Use 'aliado' when referring to groups, such as armies or countries, that are formally cooperating or allied.

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entró🔊B1

Use 'entró' (preterite of entrar) specifically when someone joins or enters a group, organization, or a state of being.

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casado🔊A1

Use 'casado' exclusively to mean 'married' in the context of a marital union between two people.

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English → Spanish

unido

oo-NEE-doh/uˈni.ðo/

AdjectiveA2General
Use 'unido' to describe things that are physically attached or form a single entity, like countries or parts of a machine.
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'.)

junto

/HOON-toh//ˈxun.to/

AdjectiveA2General
Use 'junto' when people or things are physically together or participating in an activity at the same time and place.
Two happy children, a boy and a girl, standing closely together and holding hands.

Examples

Vamos al cine juntos esta noche.

Let's go to the movies together tonight.

Las dos familias viven en casas juntas.

The two families live in houses that are joined together.

Por favor, envíame todos los archivos juntos en un solo correo.

Please, send me all the files together in a single email.

It Must Match!

Like many describing words in Spanish, 'junto' has to change to match the person or thing it's talking about. Use 'junto' for one masculine thing, 'junta' for one feminine thing, 'juntos' for a group of masculine or mixed things, and 'juntas' for a group of feminine things.

Forgetting to Make it Plural

Mistake: “Mis amigos y yo vamos al parque junto.”

Correction: Mis amigos y yo vamos al parque juntos. Since 'mis amigos y yo' is a group of people, you need the plural form 'juntos'.

conectado

/ko-nek-TAH-doh//konekˈtado/

Past ParticipleA2General
Use 'conectado' for the completed action of linking or attaching things, especially in a technical or functional sense.
A simple, brightly colored electrical plug is firmly and fully inserted into a matching wall socket, indicating a completed connection.

Examples

Ya hemos conectado el proyector para la presentación.

We have already connected the projector for the presentation.

Si no hubieras conectado el cable, no funcionaría.

If you hadn't connected the cable, it wouldn't work.

The 'Haber' Rule

When 'conectado' follows the verb 'haber' (he, has, hemos, etc.) to form a compound tense, it NEVER changes its ending. It is always 'conectado,' even if the subject is feminine or plural: 'Ellas han conectado el equipo' (They have connected the equipment).

Building Perfect Tenses

'Conectado' is the part of the verb that tells you what action happened. You combine it with a form of 'haber' to show when the action happened: 'Yo he conectado' (I have connected), 'Tú habías conectado' (You had connected).

Changing the Participle in Perfect Tenses

Mistake: “Nosotros hemos conectados los parlantes.”

Correction: Nosotros hemos conectado los parlantes. (The participle only changes when used as an adjective or in the passive voice, never with 'haber'.)

unió

VerbA2General
Use the verb 'unió' (preterite of unir) to describe the action of physically joining two or more things together.

Examples

Él unió las dos cuerdas con un nudo fuerte.

He joined the two ropes with a strong knot.

aliado

/ah-lee-AH-doh//aˈljaðo/

AdjectiveB2Formal/Political
Use 'aliado' when referring to groups, such as armies or countries, that are formally cooperating or allied.
Two colorful flags standing side by side, tied together with a golden ribbon.

Examples

Los ejércitos aliados avanzaron por la frontera.

The allied armies advanced through the border.

Estamos en una búsqueda de países aliados.

We are in a search for allied countries.

Matching the Noun

Remember that this word needs to match the thing it describes. For many things, use 'aliados'. For feminine things, use 'aliadas'.

entró

VerbB1General
Use 'entró' (preterite of entrar) specifically when someone joins or enters a group, organization, or a state of being.

Examples

Ella entró en pánico cuando vio la araña.

She entered into a panic when she saw the spider.

casado

cah-SAH-doh/kaˈsaðo/

AdjectiveA1General
Use 'casado' exclusively to mean 'married' in the context of a marital union between two people.
A close-up view of two hands, one slightly larger and one slightly smaller, gently holding. Both hands clearly display a simple gold wedding band on the ring finger.

Examples

Mi hermano mayor está casado con una doctora.

My older brother is married to a doctor.

¿Sabías que Antonio y Paula ya llevan diez años de casados?

Did you know Antonio and Paula have been married for ten years now?

Necesito una silla con la tela de color más casado con el sofá.

I need a chair with the fabric color that is better matched (joined) to the sofa.

Gender and Number Match

Like all Spanish adjectives, 'casado' must match the person it describes: 'un hombre casado' (a married man), 'una mujer casada' (a married woman), 'varios hombres casados' (several married men), and 'muchas mujeres casadas' (many married women).

Ser vs. Estar for Status

Although you might use 'ser' for permanent characteristics, marital status is treated as a changeable state, so you almost always use the verb 'estar' (to be) when stating someone is married: 'Ella está casada'.

Forgetting the 'to'

Mistake: “Está casado a un doctor. (Literal translation: is married at a doctor.)”

Correction: Está casado *con* un doctor. (The Spanish preposition 'con' means 'with' and is used to express who you are married *to*.)

Confusing 'unido' and 'junto'

Learners often confuse 'unido' and 'junto'. Remember that 'unido' is for things that form a single unit or are attached, while 'junto' refers to people or things being physically together or doing something together.

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