How to Say "joining" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “joining” is “incorporación” — use '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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