Unir (en. Unite)

/uˈniɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To join or connect something with another thing.
It is important to unite the pieces of the puzzle.
Es importante unir las piezas del rompecabezas.
To establish a relationship or bond between people or groups.
The goal of the meeting is to unite all team members.
El objetivo de la reunión es unir a todos los miembros del equipo.
To sum or add parts to form a whole.
We decided to unite our efforts to complete the project.
Decidimos unir nuestros esfuerzos para completar el proyecto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'unire', which means 'to join' or 'to connect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unite forces
Collaborate or work together to achieve a common goal.
unir fuerzas
unite the family
Keep the family united, strengthen family ties.
unir la familia
unite hearts
Create or strengthen an emotional bond between two people.
unir corazones

Related Words

union
Action of joining or state of being joined.
unión
unified
That has been united or combined into one whole.
unificado
unifier
That serves to unite or combine different parts.
unificador

Slang Meanings

Collaborate with someone on a project or activity.
Let's unite efforts to make the event a success.
Vamos a unir esfuerzos para que el evento sea un éxito.
Gather people for a common cause.
It is time to unite the community to fight for our rights.
Es hora de unir a la comunidad para luchar por nuestros derechos.