Juntó (en. Gather)

/xunˈto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To unite or group several things or people.
He gathered all the necessary documents.
Él juntó todos los documentos necesarios.
To make two or more things meet in the same place.
He brought the children together for music class.
Juntó a los niños para la clase de música.
To gather or congregate.
He gathered his friends at his house to celebrate.
Juntó a los amigos en su casa para celebrar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'iunctare', which means to unite.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get together with someone
To meet or associate with a person.
juntarse con alguien
to join hands
To join hands, usually as a sign of prayer or reflection.
juntar las manos
together forever
An expression that implies permanent union.
juntos por siempre

Related Words

to join
The action of uniting or gathering.
juntar
beside
Adjacent or next to.
junto

Slang Meanings

To be in the company of someone.
Today we are getting together to watch a movie.
Hoy vamos a juntarnos a ver una película.
To gather things for a specific purpose.
I am going to raise money to buy a bike.
Voy a juntar dinero para comprar una bicicleta.