Unirse
Example: Voy a unirme al grupo de estudio esta tarde.
Definition
"Unirse" means to join or become a part of a group, organization, or activity. It involves connecting oneself with others to share a common purpose or goal, as in the example phrase, "Voy a unirme al grupo de estudio esta tarde," meaning, "I am going to join the study group this afternoon."
Etymology
The verb "unirse" comes from the Spanish prefix "uni-" meaning 'one' and the reflexive verb ending "-irse," indicating the action of becoming one with others. It traces back to Latin roots, where 'unus' means 'one,' reflecting the idea of uniting or coming together as one.
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"Unirse" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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