Spanish word

reparto

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈpaɾto/

Meaning

  • masculine noundistribution

Example

Hicieron un reparto de folletos en la plaza.

There was a distribution of flyers in the square.

Illustration for reparto (distribution)

More examples

El reparto a domicilio suele tardar dos días.

Home delivery usually takes two days.

Core concept

A line of hands passing out flyers.

Common phrases

  • reparto de folletos

    leaflet distribution

  • hacer un reparto

    make a distribution

  • reparto a domicilio

    home delivery

Similar words

distribución: Moves and distributes goods to shops, warehouses, or other locations for supply.
entrega: Delivers or hands an item to a person, completing the transfer by delivery or handoff.

Definition in Spanish

Acción o resultado de repartir objetos, folletos u otros materiales entre varias personas o lugares.

Word origin

Derived from repartir (re- + partir 'to divide', from Latin partīre) with -o forming a noun that denotes the act of dividing out or distributing things.

Usage tips

  • For formal or bureaucratic distribution of goods or responsibilities speakers more often use distribución or asignación, while reparto stays more concrete and physical.

Other meanings

  • deliverynoun
  • allocationnoun
  • castnoun

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