This is the 3901st most frequent Spanish word.
unió
"Unió" means "he/she/it joined" or "you (formal) joined" in English.
In this context, 'unió' is used as a reflexive verb ('se unió') indicating that the subject (she) made the choice to become part of an organization or group (the soccer team).
Ella se unió al equipo de fútbol para mejorar su condición física.
She joined the soccer team to improve her physical condition.
Here, 'unió' refers to the action of bringing together or combining elements (the puzzle pieces) through a particular effort (force).
La fuerza unió las piezas del rompecabezas.
The force united the puzzle pieces.
In this example, 'unió' conveys a figurative meaning where a shared goal or sentiment (desire for change) caused individuals (the community) to come together in solidarity.