compartir
/kompaɾˈtiɾ/
To share in Spanish is compartir.
compartir is the most common and versatile term for the English verb 'share', used when you mean to divide and distribute something among others.
Meaning: to divide and distribute (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb is formed from the prefix com- (together) and partir (to divide or part).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When you share something with someone, the verb is typically followed by the preposition con. The past participle of compartir is compartido, which is used to form compound tenses and can also function as an adjective meaning 'shared'.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompaɾˈtiɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb partir (the root of compartir) is also used in the phrase partir el bacalao, which means to be the boss or the person in charge.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of compartir is deeply linked to the social custom of 'sobremesa', where people share conversation and time around the table after a meal.
- If you want to say you 'share an opinion', you often use the verb coincidir instead of compartir.
Examples in context
- ¿Vas a compartir eso?Are you going to share that?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is going to share something using compartir.Tatoeba #4471189 by DarkHollow, translation #4458088 by danepo
- Yanni no teme compartir.Yanni is not afraid to share.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is not afraid to share using compartir.Tatoeba #10024726 by manufrutos, translation #10024094 by Amastan
- Quería compartirlo con vos.I wanted to share it with you.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to share something with someone using compartir.Tatoeba #2590911 by hayastan, translation #2013975 by CK
- Ella compartió su conocimiento con el equipo.She shared her knowledge with the team.
- Nos pidieron que compartiéramos nuestras ideas durante la reunión.They asked us to share our ideas during the meeting.
- El director compartió sus planes con los empleados.The director shared his plans with the employees.
- La profesora comparte su experiencia con los estudiantes.The teacher shares her experience with the students.
- Repartamos el postre entre todos.Let's share the dessert among everyone.
- Los amigos siempre reparten gastos en el restaurante.Friends always split the expenses at the restaurant.
- Vamos a partir este regalo entre todos.Let's share this gift among everyone.
- Aquí siempre partimos el pan cuando estamos juntos.We always share the bread here when we are together.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- LucíaTengo mucha hambre, Mateo.I am very hungry, Mateo.
- MateoYo también, ¿quieres compartir un sándwich?Me too, do you want to share a sandwich?
- LucíaSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, that sounds like a good idea to me.
- MateoPerfecto, yo lo compro.Perfect, I will buy it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry compartir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
