Reunían (en. Gathered)

[reuˈnjan]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To bring together or congregate people or things.
They gathered the students to discuss the project.
Reunían a los estudiantes para discutir el proyecto.
To bring together again what had been separated.
After a long time, they gathered the family.
Luego de mucho tiempo, reunieron a la familia.
To go to a common place.
Every year they gathered at the beach for vacation.
Cada año se reunían en la playa para las vacaciones.
To gather data or information.
The researcher gathered evidence for his study.
El investigador reunía pruebas para su estudio.

Etymology

The word 'reunir' comes from the Latin 'reunire', which means to unite again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to meet
Action of coming together with others.
reunirse
work meeting
Formal meeting for work discussion.
reunión de trabajo
family gathering
Family gathering.
reunión familiar
friends gathering
Social gathering among friends.
reunión de amigos

Related Words

meeting
Act of gathering or coming together.
reunión
to collect
To pick up what has been scattered.
recolectar
to gather
Action of coming together or congregating.
reunir

Slang Meanings

group date
We're going to have a meeting, but it feels more like a group date.
Vamos a hacer una reunión, pero se siente más como una cita grupal.
hangout
On Saturday we are having a hangout at home.
El sábado hacemos una juntada en casa.