reunião vs encontro
Portuguese word comparison
Listen to reunião
Listen to encontro
| reunião | encontro |
|---|---|
/heh-oo-nee-AO/ noun | /ehn-KON-troh/ noun |
| a meeting; a gathering of people for a specific purpose | a meeting or gathering, often with a planned or social purpose |
How they differ
“Encontro” is broader and often softer than “reunião”; it can refer to a social get-together, a date, or a planned meeting, while “reunião” usually suggests a more organized, formal, or work-related gathering. It also feels less procedural than “reunião” when talking about business or institutional contexts.
When to use each
When to use reunião: Prefer “reunião” when the gathering is organized for a clear purpose, especially in work, school, or official settings.
When to use encontro: Prefer “encontro” when you mean a meeting that is more social, personal, or simply a planned rendezvous.
Side-by-side examples
- A reunião começou às nove da manhã.
(The meeting started at nine in the morning.) - Tivemos um encontro para discutir o projeto.
(We had a meeting to discuss the project.)
Register & nuance: “Encontro” is more flexible and common in everyday speech, while “reunião” sounds more specific and formal in professional contexts.