adjunto
Attached to something; an assistant.
Adjunto describes something added to a main item or a person in a supportive professional role.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used for files attached to emails or documents.
- Refers to a person assisting in a professional role.
- Must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Summary
Adjunto describes something added to a main item or a person in a supportive professional role.
- Used for files attached to emails or documents.
- Refers to a person assisting in a professional role.
- Must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Always check gender and number agreement
Remember that 'adjunto' must match the noun it describes. Use 'documento adjunto' for masculine and 'lista adjunta' for feminine.
Do not confuse with 'junto'
While 'junto' means 'together', 'adjunto' specifically implies an attachment or a subordinate professional status.
Academic titles in Spanish speaking countries
In many universities, 'profesor adjunto' is a specific rank below a full professor. It carries significant professional weight.
Examples
3 of 3Te envío el contrato adjunto.
I am sending you the attached contract.
El profesor adjunto dará la clase hoy.
The assistant professor will teach the class today.
Por favor, revisa la lista adjunta.
Please check the attached list.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the prefix 'ad-' as 'add'. You are 'adding' a file to your email.
Overview
La palabra 'adjunto' proviene del latín 'adjunctus' (unido). Se utiliza principalmente para indicar que un elemento acompaña a un documento, archivo o mensaje, o para describir un rol profesional de apoyo. 2) Usage Patterns: Como adjetivo, concuerda en género y número con el sustantivo al que acompaña (ej. 'archivo adjunto', 'documentos adjuntos'). Cuando se usa como sustantivo, describe a una persona (ej. 'el profesor adjunto'). 3) Common Contexts: Es omnipresente en el ámbito laboral y digital. Es común encontrarlo en correos electrónicos ('te envío el archivo adjunto') o en organigramas universitarios y gubernamentales. 4) Similar Words comparison: A diferencia de 'anexo', que suele referirse a una parte complementaria de un documento extenso, 'adjunto' enfatiza la acción de estar unido o pegado a algo principal. Mientras que 'asistente' implica una función de ayuda personal, 'adjunto' suele implicar un grado técnico o una jerarquía académica específica.
Usage Notes
Use 'adjunto' primarily in business or academic settings. It is very common in email correspondence. Ensure it agrees with the gender and number of the noun it modifies.
Common Mistakes
Students often forget to pluralize 'adjunto' when the noun is plural. Another mistake is using it as a verb instead of an adjective or participle. Remember that it functions as a descriptive word.
Memory Tip
Think of the prefix 'ad-' as 'add'. You are 'adding' a file to your email.
Word Origin
Derived from Latin 'adjunctus', the past participle of 'adjungere' (to join to). It combines 'ad-' (to) and 'jungere' (to join).
Cultural Context
The term is vital in Spanish bureaucracy and academic settings. It defines clear hierarchies and ensures clarity in communication.
Examples
Te envío el contrato adjunto.
everydayI am sending you the attached contract.
El profesor adjunto dará la clase hoy.
academicThe assistant professor will teach the class today.
Por favor, revisa la lista adjunta.
formalPlease check the attached list.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
ver adjunto
see attached
encontrar adjunto
find attached
Often Confused With
Anexo is usually a physical addition or separate section of a document. Adjunto is more about the act of attaching something to a message.
Grammar Patterns
Always check gender and number agreement
Remember that 'adjunto' must match the noun it describes. Use 'documento adjunto' for masculine and 'lista adjunta' for feminine.
Do not confuse with 'junto'
While 'junto' means 'together', 'adjunto' specifically implies an attachment or a subordinate professional status.
Academic titles in Spanish speaking countries
In many universities, 'profesor adjunto' is a specific rank below a full professor. It carries significant professional weight.
Test Yourself
Completa la frase con la forma correcta.
He enviado los documentos ___ al correo.
Como 'documentos' es masculino plural, el adjetivo debe ser 'adjuntos'.
Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsSí, es correcto. En este caso, 'adjunto' funciona como un participio que indica que el archivo va incluido en el mensaje.
Aunque son similares, 'anexo' suele ser una parte añadida al final de un documento, mientras que 'adjunto' es algo que se envía junto con el mensaje principal.
Al ser un adjetivo, se pluraliza añadiendo una 's' al final: 'adjuntos' o 'adjuntas', dependiendo del género del sustantivo.
Se usa tanto en contextos formales como en comunicaciones digitales cotidianas, especialmente en el ámbito de los correos electrónicos.
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