unir
unite · connect · join
Juntar dos o más cosas para que formen una sola.
The Spanish word "unir" is a verb that means "to unite," "to join," or "to link." It refers to the action of bringing two or more things, persons, or ideas together to form a single entity or group.
Meaning and Usage:
- To join: Physically or abstractly connecting two things.
Example: Unir dos piezas de madera — To join two pieces of wood. - To unite: Bringing people or groups together, often for a common cause.
Example: Unir a los países para la paz — To unite countries for peace.
Parts:
- Root: "un-" indicating unity or one.
- Suffix: "-ir," which is the infinitive form marker for certain Spanish verbs.
Synonyms:
- juntar (to join, to put together)
- conectar (to connect)
- ligar (to tie or bind)
- acoplar (to fit together)
Antonyms:
- separar (to separate)
- dividir (to divide)
- separar (to split apart)
In summary, "unir" is an action verb focused on bringing elements together into a unit, either physically or figuratively.
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Examples
Queremos unir nuestras ideas.verb
We want to unite our ideas.
Tenemos que unir las respuestas con flechas.verb
We have to connect the answers with arrows.
Unimos las líneas punteadas.verb
We joined the dotted lines.
Nos uniremos a la fiesta.verb
We will join the party.
¿Puedes unir estas palabras con una línea?verb
Can you join these words with a line?
Los amigos se unieron para cantar juntos.verb
The friends joined together to sing.
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