Unión (en. Union)

/uˈnjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of joining or combining two or more elements.
The union of the two companies was a great success.
La unión de las dos empresas fue un gran acierto.
State of being united.
Unity is strength.
La unión hace la fuerza.
Marital or couple relationship.
They celebrated their union in a beautiful ceremony.
Celebraron su unión en una ceremonia hermosa.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

de facto union
A couple's relationship that is considered equivalent to marriage without having held a formal ceremony.
unión de hecho
temporary union
Association or collaboration that has a limited timeframe.
unión temporal
free union
Couple relationship without legal marriage.
unión libre

Related Words

unite
Action of bringing things or beings together.
unir
unified
That has been combined into a single unit.
unificado
unifier
That has the ability to unite.
unificador

Slang Meanings

Informal alliance among friends or colleagues.
We formed a union to help each other with exams.
Formamos una unión para ayudarnos en los exámenes.
Fusion of social or student groups.
The union of gangs in the neighborhood is well-known.
La unión de las mafias en el barrio es conocida.