aunar

Senses

1. 1.

   to unite, to join together

   to combine or merge separate things into a single whole

2. 2.

   to combine, to pool

   to bring together efforts, resources, or wills toward a common goal

Examples

• "Tenemos que aunar nuestros esfuerzos para resolver este problema."

  We have to join our efforts together to solve this problem.

• "Los dos partidos aunaron fuerzas contra el enemigo común."

  The two parties combined forces against the common enemy.

• "Aunar criterios entre los departamentos es fundamental para el éxito."

  Uniting criteria among departments is essential for success.

Usage

Common in formal and political contexts. Often used with 'fuerzas' (forces), 'esfuerzos' (efforts), or 'criterios' (criteria). The reflexive form 'aunarse' is also frequent.