What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the imperative verb comparte (share) and the object pronoun lo (it).
Which one should you use?
Use compártelo for a single masculine object or a general concept, whereas compártela is used specifically for a single feminine object.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form compártelo uses the informal tú imperative. If you need to be formal, use the usted imperative form compártalo. For a more polite formal request, you might say Por favor, comparta esto (please share this) or Le ruego que lo comparta (I beg you to share it). For an informal request, you can say Por favor, comparte esto (please share this).
How does it change in a sentence?
When attaching the object pronoun lo to the imperative form comparte, an accent is added to the a to maintain the original stress on the third-to-last syllable. If the thing being shared is a feminine noun (like la foto), the pronoun changes from lo to la, resulting in compártela. If the things being shared are feminine and plural, the pronoun changes to las, resulting in compártelas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompaɾtelo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the act of compartir a meal often implies a communal style where guests eat from central platters rather than individual plates.
- The root of compártelo is the Latin word compartire, which combines com meaning 'together' and partire meaning 'to divide'.
- In Spanish, the verb compartir is used to describe living in a shared apartment, such as compartir piso, which captures the entire living arrangement in one word.
Examples in context
- Compártelo conmigo.Share it with me.This sentence is useful for showing how to use compártelo with a person.Tatoeba #5130926 by don_ramon, translation #2648762 by CK
- ¿Podría compartirlo con el equipo, por favor?Could you please share it with the team?
- Ella lo compartió de buen grado con sus colegas.She shared it willingly with her colleagues.
- ¡Comparte la noticia con todos!Share the news with everyone!
- Lo compartiré en las redes sociales.I'll share it on social media.
- Si es un video divertido, compártelo.If it is a funny video, share it.
Example conversation
María sees a funny post on Alejandro's phone.
- María¡Qué video tan divertido!What a funny video!
- AlejandroSí, me encanta.Yes, I love it.
- MaríaPor favor, compártelo en el grupo.Please, share it in the group.
- AlejandroClaro, lo hago ahora.Sure, I'll do it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
