meeting
The Spanish word 'reunión' is used to denote a gathering or assembly of people for a specific purpose. This can be a business meeting, a social gathering, or even a meet-up with friends. Much like 'meeting' in English, 'reunión' can be used in various contexts, yet the purpose remains the same – a planned occasion when people come together, often to make decisions or discuss ideas.
I arrived late to the meeting because my car broke down.
The phrase talks about someone's delay to a meeting due to a car breakdown.
Today we have an important meeting at the office.
This sentence is talking about having an important meeting at the office on the same day. 'Hoy' means today, 'tenemos' is the conjugation of tener meaning 'we have', 'una reunión' means a meeting, 'importante' means important, and 'en la oficina' means at the office.
Tomorrow's meeting will be in the auditorium.
The sentence talks about a future event, a meeting, that will happen 'tomorrow' (de mañana) in the 'auditorium' (en el auditorio)
My work meeting lasted three hours.
This phrase describes a past event, specifically a 'work meeting' (reunión de trabajo) which lasted for 'three hours' (duró tres horas).
I missed my meeting due to traffic.
This sentence is expressing unhappiness over missing a meeting due to heavy traffic.
I could not go to the meeting due to an emergency.
The phrase talks about a person not being able to attend a meeting due to an emergency.
The family meeting was very fun.
The sentence describes a past event, a 'family meeting' (reunión familiar) that was 'very fun' (fue muy divertida).
The board of directors meeting is in ten minutes.
This sentence discusses a meeting of the 'board of directors' (La junta directiva) which will start 'in ten minutes' (es en diez minutos).
Manuel will present his project in the meeting.
The sentence talks about Manuel who will present his project in a future meeting.
On Thursdays we always have a team meeting.
This phrase tells about a constant event, a 'team meeting' (reunión de equipo) that always happens 'on Thursdays' (Los jueves).