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How to Say "meeting" in Spanish

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reunión

nounA2business, official
Use 'reunión' for general business or official meetings, often involving a group discussing specific topics.

Examples

Tengo una reunión importante a las diez de la mañana.

I have an important meeting at ten in the morning.

encuentro

/en-KWEN-tro//enˈkwentɾo/

nounA2general
Choose 'encuentro' for a planned get-together, which can be social, friendly, or a casual professional meeting.
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-tah/ˈxunta/

nounA2general assembly or gathering
Use 'junta' for a formal assembly or gathering, often for administrative or decision-making purposes, like a board meeting.
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 that constitutes a specific period of activity, like a class, therapy, or a parliamentary session.

Examples

La sesión de terapia duró una hora.

The therapy session lasted an hour.

Reunión vs. Encuentro

Learners often confuse 'reunión' and 'encuentro'. Remember that 'reunión' is typically for more formal or business-related contexts, while 'encuentro' can be used for both casual and professional planned meetings.

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