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How to Say "joining" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forjoiningis incorporaciónuse 'incorporación' when referring to the act of joining a team, company, or organization, signifying becoming a member..

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incorporación

nounB1general
Use 'incorporación' when referring to the act of joining a team, company, or organization, signifying becoming a member.

Examples

Su incorporación a la empresa fue muy rápida.

His joining of the company was very quick.

unión

nounB1general
Use 'unión' for the physical act of connecting or joining two or more separate parts, objects, or substances together.

Examples

La unión de las tuberías necesita una pieza especial.

The joining of the pipes needs a special part.

Joining People vs. Joining Things

The most common mistake is using 'unión' when you mean to join a group or team. Remember that 'incorporación' specifically refers to becoming a member of an organization or collective.

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