condividere
/kon.diˈvi.de.re/
To share is condividere in Italian.
The verb condividere means to divide and distribute something. It is also the standard term used when you want to say you are sharing content on social media platforms.
Meaning: to divide and distribute (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix con-, meaning with and the root dividere, which means to divide.
Which one should you use?
While dividere means to split something into parts, condividere specifically implies sharing those parts or information with others. Other related verbs include distribuire for distributing and partecipare for participating.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of condividere is condiviso.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /kon.diˈvi.de.re/.
Did you know?
- The verb partecipare, mentioned as a relative, can mean 'to take part' or 'to share in an emotion', often used in formal condolences to say one shares someone's grief.
- While condividere is used for sharing a pizza or a post, Italians often use dividere when referring to splitting a bill at a restaurant, such as saying dividiamo il conto.
- While you use condividere for digital content, if you want to share a physical meal or a piece of food with a friend, Italians often prefer the verb dividere or even mangiare insieme.
Examples in context
- Non si può condividere?One can't share it?This sentence is useful for asking if something can be shared using condividere.Tatoeba #8606333 by Guybrush88, translation #8624959 by CAMERONCASSIDY7
- A Tom non piace condividere.Tom doesn't like to share.This sentence shows a preference regarding the verb condividere.Tatoeba #1494294 by Guybrush88, translation #1494210 by Spamster
- Non ho nulla da condividere.I have nothing to share.This sentence expresses having nothing to share using condividere.Tatoeba #4985824 by Guybrush88, translation #4979573 by CK
- Io condivido la mia esperienza con te.I share my experience with you.
- Le autorità condivideranno le informazioni con il pubblico.The authorities will share the information with the public.
- Egli condivise il suo cibo con gli amici.He shared his food with friends.
- Abbiamo mangiato insieme e ci siamo spartiti la pizza!We ate together and shared the pizza!
- Dopo la lezione, ci dividiamo i compiti a casa.After the lesson, we share the homework.
- 132 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting at a cafe with a large dessert.
- AlessandroPossiamo condividere questo dolce?Can we share this dessert?
- MartinaSì, è troppo grande per me.Yes, it is too big for me.
- AlessandroAllora, dividiamolo in due parti.Then, let's divide it into two parts.
- MartinaOttima idea, Alessandro.Great idea, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “share” translations and entries condividere, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
