No. 7,582 in Spanish
junta
A "junta" is a political or military group that rules a country after taking power by force.
In a sentence
La junta se reunirá mañana para discutir el presupuesto.
The board will meet tomorrow to discuss the budget.
In this sentence, 'junta' refers to a group of individuals assembled for a specific purpose, like a committee or board.
Necesitamos una junta más fuerte para reparar la mesa.
We need a stronger joint to fix the table.
Here, 'junta' refers to a physical joint or connection between parts.
La junta local organizó el evento del fin de semana.
The local council organized the weekend event.
In this context, 'junta' means a local administrative council or assembly, often at the municipal level.
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