Spanish word

compartir

Pronunciation

IPA/kompaɾˈtiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbshare

Example

Vamos a compartir este postre.

We're going to share this dessert.

Illustration for compartir (share)

More examples

Me gusta compartir experiencias con mis amigos.

I like to share experiences with my friends.

Core concept

People passing pieces of a cake around a table.

Common phrases

  • compartir experiencias

    share experiences

  • compartir información

    share information

  • compartir comida

    share food

Similar words

pasar: Pass an object directly from one person to another by handing it over.
prestar: Lend an item to someone for a short time with the expectation of getting it back.
intercambiar: Exchange items or opinions so each person gives something and receives something.
repartir: Divide items into portions and distribute those portions among a group.

Definition in Spanish

Repartir entre varias personas una cosa o poner algo a disposición de otros para su uso común.

Word origin

From Latin com- 'together' and partīre 'to divide', originally 'divide together', giving the sense of distributing or making something available to others.

Usage tips

  • Construction is compartir + direct object, recipients are marked with compartir algo con alguien, and platforms with compartir en.

Other meanings

  • have in commonverb

Opposites

Related words

  • compartidosharedadjective
  • compartibleshareableadjective

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