Spanish Conversation · Level 100
58 words
Spanish word
intervenir
Pronunciation
IPA/inteɾβeˈniɾ/
Meaning
- verbstep in
Example
La policía intervino en la pelea.
The police stepped in during the fight.
More examples
Ella intervino para aclarar un punto en la reunión.
She stepped in to clarify a point during the meeting.
Core concept
A person taking the floor in a meeting.
Common phrases
intervenir en una conversación
step into a conversation
intervenir en una reunión
step in during a meeting
intervenir en un debate
step into a debate
Similar words
interrumpir: Interrupts someone mid-speech by breaking into their words and stopping them.
participar: Takes part in an event or conversation and offers contributions or assistance.
inmiscuirse: Inserts oneself into others' disputes or private matters without being asked.
Definition in Spanish
Tomar la palabra o participar verbalmente en una reunión, debate o acto público para expresar una opinión o aportar información.
Word origin
From Latin intervenīre (inter- 'between' + venīre 'come'), originally 'come between' and later used for entering a discussion to speak or take part.
Usage tips
- Typically used as intervenir en + topic in formal meetings and debates, carrying a more formal tone than hablar, and it also has other senses such as 'operate on' or 'become involved'.
Other meanings
- speakverb
- operate onverb
- interfereverb
Opposites
- abstenerseabstainverb
- ignorarignoreverb
Related words
- intervencióninterventionnoun
- intervinienteinterveningadjective