Spanish Conversation · Level 24
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Spanish word
partir
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbdepart, leave
Example
¿A qué hora parte el tren?
What time does the train depart?
More examples
Mañana partiremos temprano hacia el aeropuerto.
Tomorrow we will depart early for the airport.
Core concept
A timetable showing a bus departure as passengers board.
Common phrases
partir de casa
leave home
partir hacia el aeropuerto
depart for the airport
partir en tren
depart by train
Similar words
salir: Exit a building or enclosed space to go outside.
irse: Leave the current place to move to another location.
marcharse: Go away with the intention of not remaining long.
despegar: Take off as an aircraft leaves the ground and starts flying.
Definition in Spanish
Salir de un lugar con destino a otro; uso frecuente en contextos de viaje o en indicaciones de horarios.
Word origin
Derived from Vulgar Latin *partire (from Latin part- 'part'), with an original sense of dividing that shifts to leaving when people or vehicles separate from a place.
Usage tips
- Used in formal notices and schedules: expect partir on signs and announcements but not in casual conversation where salir or irse is usual.