Juntaron (en. They gathered)

/xunˈtaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To unite or gather people or things in one place.
They gathered all the employees for the meeting.
Juntaron a todos los empleados para la reunión.
To contribute something to a common effort.
The friends collected money to buy a gift for him.
Los amigos juntaron dinero para comprarle un regalo.
To form a set or group.
They gathered the dirty plates in the kitchen.
Juntaron los platos sucios en la cocina.

Etymology

From the verb juntar, which comes from the Latin 'iunctāre', meaning to unite.

Common Phrases and Expressions

joined forces
They united efforts to achieve a goal.
juntaron fuerzas
pooled their heads
They gathered to discuss or resolve a problem.
juntaron cabezas
brought the family together
They brought together all the family members.
juntaron a la familia

Related Words

juntar
Action of uniting or gathering.
juntar
junta
Meeting of people.
junta
together
Who are united or clustered.
juntos

Slang Meanings

Gather to throw parties or social events.
Let's gather everyone for the party on Friday.
Vamos a juntar a todos para la fiesta del viernes.
Group resources for a purpose.
They are collecting to help the victims.
Están juntando para ayudar a los damnificados.