unificar
verbCEFR B2
What does “unificar” mean in English?
to unify, to integrate
to unify, to integrate (unificar — bring disparate parts into a single coherent whole)
Example sentences
El objetivo de la reforma era unificar los distintos sistemas de pensiones en un modelo único y más equitativo.
The aim of the reform was to unify the different pension systems into a single, more equitable model.
Las dos organizaciones decidieron unificarse para ganar mayor peso en las negociaciones con el gobierno.
The two organisations decided to merge to gain greater weight in negotiations with the government.
La directiva europea busca unificar los estándares de protección de datos en todos los estados miembros.
The European directive seeks to unify data protection standards across all member states.
How to use it
Unificar means 'to unify' or 'to harmonise'. It implies bringing separate elements into a single coherent system: unificar los criterios (unify the criteria), unificar el mercado (unify the market), unificar los sistemas. The reflexive unificarse means to become unified. Near-synonyms: integrar (integrate — often implies combining while preserving parts), armonizar (harmonise — align without necessarily merging), homogeneizar (homogenise — make uniform, often more mechanical).
Common mistake
Unificar (merge into one system) vs. integrar (integrate while preserving components) vs. armonizar (align without full merger): use unificar when the goal is a single unified entity or system; use armonizar when the goal is consistency while allowing national/local variation. Don't confuse with unir (to join/unite — simpler, often physical or relational).