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How to Say "meets" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “meets” is “reúne” — use 'reúne' when something or someone fulfills specific requirements, conditions, or characteristics, often in a formal or official context..

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reúne

verbB1general
Use 'reúne' when something or someone fulfills specific requirements, conditions, or characteristics, often in a formal or official context.

Examples

El candidato reúne todas las condiciones.

The candidate meets all the conditions.

cubre

KOO-breh/ˈkuβɾe/

verbB2general
Use 'cubre' when something, like insurance or a budget, covers or accounts for a cost, expense, or requirement.
A large adult hand gently placing three shiny gold coins into a small, open wallet belonging to a child.

Examples

El seguro médico no cubre esa cirugía.

The medical insurance does not cover that surgery.

El periodista cubre las noticias internacionales.

The journalist covers (reports on) international news.

El presupuesto cubre todos los gastos de la obra.

The budget covers all the expenses for the project.

Covering Expenses

When talking about money, 'cubrir' means to provide the funds needed, similar to 'to foot the bill' or 'to pay for'.

Confusing 'reúne' and 'cubre'

Learners often confuse 'reúne' and 'cubre' by using 'cubre' for fulfilling general conditions. Remember, 'reúne' is for meeting criteria, while 'cubre' is typically used for covering costs or expenses.

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