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How to Say "meeting" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “meeting” is “reunión” — use 'reunión' for most general business or official meetings, especially when a formal discussion or decision-making process is involved.

reuniónA2

Use 'reunión' for most general business or official meetings, especially when a formal discussion or decision-making process is involved.

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encuentro🔊A2

Choose 'encuentro' for a planned get-together, which can be for work, like a one-on-one appointment, or social, like meeting friends.

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junta🔊A2

Use 'junta' for a general assembly or gathering, often specifically for a group like neighbors or a board of directors.

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sesiónA2

Opt for 'sesión' when referring to a formal gathering or a specific period dedicated to an activity, like a therapy session or a legislative session.

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asamblea🔊B1

Use 'asamblea' for a formal, structured group discussion or gathering where decisions are typically made by vote, like a shareholders' meeting or a student assembly.

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foro🔊A2

Choose 'foro' when the meeting is a public gathering for debate or discussion, often found online but can also be a physical space.

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reunión

NounA2business, official
Use 'reunión' for most general business or official meetings, especially when a formal discussion or decision-making process is involved.

Examples

Tengo una reunión importante a las diez de la mañana.

I have an important meeting at ten in the morning.

encuentro

en-KWEN-troenˈkwentɾo

NounA2general
Choose 'encuentro' for a planned get-together, which can be for work, like a one-on-one appointment, or social, like meeting friends.
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.

junta

HOON-tahˈxunta

nounA2general assembly or gathering
Use 'junta' for a general assembly or gathering, often specifically for a group like neighbors or a board of directors.
Three stylized people sitting around a round table, engaged in discussion, symbolizing a meeting or general assembly.

Examples

La junta de vecinos se celebrará el martes por la noche.

The neighborhood meeting will be held on Tuesday night.

El director convocó una junta urgente para revisar las finanzas.

The director called an urgent meeting to review the finances.

Always Feminine

Remember to use the feminine articles: 'la junta' or 'una junta'. It is always treated as a singular group.

sesión

nounA2formal gathering
Opt for 'sesión' when referring to a formal gathering or a specific period dedicated to an activity, like a therapy session or a legislative session.

Examples

La sesión de terapia duró una hora.

The therapy session lasted an hour.

asamblea

ah-sahm-BLEH-ahasamˈblea

nounB1structured group discussion for decision-making
Use 'asamblea' for a formal, structured group discussion or gathering where decisions are typically made by vote, like a shareholders' meeting or a student assembly.
A group of diverse people sitting in a circle of chairs, engaged in a focused discussion.

Examples

La asamblea de vecinos decidió pintar la fachada del edificio.

The neighborhood assembly decided to paint the building's facade.

Todos los estudiantes deben asistir a la asamblea escolar mañana.

All students must attend the school assembly tomorrow.

Se convocó una asamblea extraordinaria para discutir los nuevos salarios.

An extraordinary meeting was called to discuss the new salaries.

Gender and Articles

Even though it ends in 'a' and begins with 'a', it uses 'la' (la asamblea) because the stress is on the 'ble' part, not the first letter.

Group Nouns

When talking about what an 'asamblea' does, the verb stays singular (e.g., 'la asamblea dice') because you are treating the group as one single unit.

Asamblea vs. Reunión

Mistake: “Using 'asamblea' for a casual coffee with friends.”

Correction: Use 'reunión' or 'quedada' for casual meetups. 'Asamblea' is for formal voting or official group business.

foro

FOH-rohˈfo.ɾo

nounA2gathering for public debate
Choose 'foro' when the meeting is a public gathering for debate or discussion, often found online but can also be a physical space.
A group of people sitting in a circle of colorful chairs in a bright, open room, engaged in a friendly discussion.

Examples

Encontré la solución en un foro de internet.

I found the solution in an internet forum.

Mañana habrá un foro sobre el cambio climático.

Tomorrow there will be a forum about climate change.

Me gusta participar en foros de debate.

I like participating in discussion forums.

Gender Check

This word is masculine. Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the standard pattern: say 'el foro' or 'un foro'.

Pluralizing

To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to make it 'los foros'.

Avoid using English spelling

Mistake: “El forum de la ciudad.”

Correction: El foro de la ciudad. While 'fórum' is sometimes used in very formal Latin contexts, 'foro' is the standard Spanish word.

Reunión vs. Encuentro

Learners often confuse 'reunión' and 'encuentro'. 'Reunión' is generally for more formal or official business settings, while 'encuentro' can be for both professional one-on-ones and casual social meetings. When in doubt for a business context, 'reunión' is often safer.

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