ajuntar

Senses

1. 1.

   to gather, to collect

   to bring together multiple things or people in one place

2. 2.

   to save up, to accumulate

   to gradually collect money or resources over time

3. 3.

   to move in together, to cohabit

   for a couple to start living together without being married

Examples

• "Vou ajuntar todas as fotos da viagem numa pasta."

  I'm going to gather all the trip photos in one folder.

• "Ela está ajuntando dinheiro para comprar um carro novo."

  She's saving up money to buy a new car.

• "Eles se ajuntaram há dois anos e agora vão se casar."

  They moved in together two years ago and now they're getting married.

Usage

In Brazilian Portuguese, "ajuntar" is commonly used in informal speech. The reflexive form "ajuntar-se" specifically means to cohabit as an unmarried couple. More formal synonyms include "juntar" (to gather) and "reunir" (to gather/assemble). "Economizar" is more common than "ajuntar" for saving money in formal contexts.