Unión (en. Union)

/uniˈon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of joining two or more things to form a single whole.
The union of the two groups will improve communication.
La unión de los dos grupos mejorará la comunicación.
State of being together or related to someone or something.
The union of the families celebrated love and friendship.
La unión de las familias celebró el amor y la amistad.
Association of people, organizations, or entities.
The union of workers demands better working conditions.
La unión de trabajadores exige mejores condiciones laborales.

Etymology

From the Latin 'unio', meaning 'unity' or 'to join'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in union
To be in a state of collaboration or close relationship with someone.
estar en unión
unity makes strength
An expression that indicates that working together can achieve more.
unión hace la fuerza
civil union
Legal relationship between people living together, similar to marriage.
unión civil

Related Words

unite
Action of joining or combining elements.
unir
united
That is joined or connected with others.
unido
unifier
That has the ability to unite.
unificador

Slang Meanings

When two friends are very connected.
These two are an inseparable union of friends.
Estos dos son una unión de amigos inseparables.
Refers to a group of people who support each other.
That union of colleagues is always ready to help.
Esa unión de colegas siempre está lista para ayudar.