Quiero compartir contigo
/kjeɾo kompaɾtiɾ kontiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to share with you" is translated into Spanish as Quiero compartir contigo.
This phrase is used to express the desire to tell someone a piece of information or give them a portion of something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Quiero (I want), compartir (to share) and contigo (with you).
Which one should you use?
Contigo is a contraction of con and ti and is used specifically for the informal tú form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, use Quiero compartir con vosotros when addressing a group of people informally. In Latin America, Quiero compartir con ustedes is the standard way to address a group of people, regardless of formality.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use con usted instead of contigo when speaking to someone in a formal context or someone you do not know well.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo kompaɾtiɾ kontiɡo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, compartir is used as a verb for social gatherings where everyone brings a dish to share, similar to the English 'potluck'.
- The word contigo actually contains a double 'you' in its Latin roots, deriving from cum and tēcum which meant 'with you with'.
- The word compartir is an etymological relative of the English word 'compartment', as both stem from the idea of dividing a space into smaller sections.
Examples in context
- Quiero compartir contigo todo lo que soy.I want to share with you everything I am.This sentence shows how to use Quiero compartir contigo to express sharing one's entire being.Tatoeba #10124038 by Teiruzu, translation #10124037 by DJ_Saidez
- Quisiera compartir con ustedes las buenas noticiasI would like to share the good news with you
- Me gustaría compartir con ustedes mi experienciaI would like to share my experience with you
- Quiero compartir contigo esta deliciosa recetaI want to share this delicious recipe with you
- Quiero compartir contigo esta noticia.I want to share this news with you.
- Quiero compartir contigo un poco de mi tiempo.I want to share a bit of my time with you.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are sitting in a cafe.
- LucíaDaniel, quiero compartir contigo un secreto.Daniel, I want to share a secret with you.
- Daniel¿Qué pasa, Lucía?What is happening, Lucía?
- LucíaMe voy de viaje el próximo mes.I am going on a trip next month.
- Daniel¡Qué buena noticia!That is great news!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compartir, contigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
