acudir
/akuˈdiɾ/
The English verb 'attend' is translated into Spanish as acudir. Wiktionary also lists presenciar and concurrir.
Meaning: (''ambitransitive'') to be present at or regularly go to (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| acudir | /akuˈdiɾ/ |
| presenciar | /pɾesenˈθjaɾ/ /pɾesenˈsjaɾ/ |
| concurrir | /konkuˈriɾ/ |
| cursar | /kuɾˈsaɾ/ |
Which one should you use?
While acudir is a valid way to say one is attending an event, the most common and standard verb for attending classes, meetings or concerts is asistir. Use presenciar when you mean to witness or see an event happen rather than regular attendance. Use cursar specifically for the context of attending or being enrolled in academic studies, such as a subject or a degree.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use acudir to mean attending an event, it is almost always followed by the preposition a.
How do you pronounce it?
/akuˈdiɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the Spanish word atender to mean 'to attend' an event. In Spanish, atender means 'to pay attention to' or 'to assist/help' someone.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Decidió no acudir a la reunión.She decided not to attend the meeting.This sentence shows a decision regarding attendance at a meeting using acudir.Tatoeba #1696560 by termito2nd, translation #312931 by CK
- Di por supuesto que acudirías a la reunión.I took it for granted that you would attend the meeting.This sentence expresses an assumption that someone would attend a meeting using acudir.Tatoeba #752477 by Shishir, translation #69733 by CK
- Tom no pudo acudir a la reunión porque estaba enfermo.Tom couldn't attend the meeting because he was sick.This sentence explains why someone was unable to attend a meeting using acudir.Tatoeba #6399982 by mervert1, translation #4755834 by CK
- El doctor asistió a la conferencia médica.The doctor attended the medical conference.
- Los ejecutivos asisten a la reunión semanal.The executives attend the weekly meeting.
- El diplomático participará en la cumbre internacional.The diplomat will attend the international summit.
- Los estudiantes acudirán a la conferencia de arte.The students will attend the art conference.
- El empresario acude a importantes reuniones de negocios.The businessman attends important business meetings.
- Vamos a ir al concierto esta noche.We're going to attend the concert tonight.
- ¿Quieres ir al partido de fútbol mañana?Do you want to attend the soccer match tomorrow?
- Voy a asistir a la fiesta de cumpleaños de Juan.I'm going to attend Juan's birthday party.
- Ella asistió a la boda de su mejor amiga.She attended her best friend's wedding.
- Quiero estar presente en la conferencia de música.I want to attend the music conference.
- Estuvimos presentes en el concierto de rock.We were present at the rock concert.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a workshop at school.
- María¿Vas a acudir al taller mañana?Are you going to attend the workshop tomorrow?
- MateoSí, tengo que acudir para aprender más.Yes, I have to attend to learn more.
- MaríaQué bueno, yo también acudiré.That's great, I will attend too.
- MateoEntonces nos vemos allí, María.Then I will see you there, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “attend” translations and entries acudir, presenciar, concurrir, cursar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acudir, concurrir, presenciar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
