Spanish word

acudir

Pronunciation

IPA/akuˈðiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbattend

Example

¿Vas a acudir a la reunión mañana?

Are you going to attend the meeting tomorrow?

Illustration for acudir (attend)

More examples

Si tienes dudas, puedes acudir a un compañero.

If you have doubts, you can turn to a colleague.

Core concept

Person formally arriving at an appointment or a public office.

Common phrases

  • acudir a la reunión

    attend the meeting

  • acudir a clase

    attend class

  • acudir al médico

    see a doctor

Similar words

asistir: Being present at a lecture, class, or meeting as an attendee.
presentarse: Appearing in person at a scheduled place or agreed time.
ir: Going somewhere; simple movement to a location.
participar: Taking an active role in an event or conversation.

Definition in Spanish

Ir o presentarse en un sitio para tomar parte en un acto, o recurrir a una persona o servicio en busca de apoyo.

Word origin

From Latin accurrere (ad 'to' + currere 'run'), originally 'run toward', Spanish broadens the sense to include both attending events and turning to services or people for support.

Usage tips

  • Acudir has a more formal or institutional tone than ir and is common in contexts like appointments, official events, or professional services.

Other meanings

  • goverb
  • turn toverb
  • rush toverb

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