compartido
/kompaɾˈtido/
The English word "shared" is translated into Spanish as compartido.
The adjective compartido is used to describe something that is used by multiple agents. It is derived from the verb compartir, which means "to share". While compartir is the standard verb for sharing, note that repartir is a different verb meaning "to distribute".
Meaning: used by multiple agents (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word compartido is the past participle of the verb compartir, which means "to share".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the verb compartir is frequently used in common speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use compartido for masculine singular nouns, compartida for feminine singular nouns, compartidos for masculine plural nouns and compartidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompaɾˈtido/
Did you know?
- While compartido means 'shared', the word compañero meaning 'companion' or 'colleague' shares the same linguistic root of 'bread' pan, implying someone with whom you share bread.
- In some Latin American countries, saying compartir can imply a communal party or a 'potluck' where guests bring dishes to be shared with everyone.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'compartir' extends to 'compartir la mesa', which is a deep cultural ritual of breaking bread together rather than just 'sharing a table'.
Examples in context
- Mary se sentó en la playa pensando en todos los momentos felices que había compartido con Tom.Mary sat on the beach thinking about all the happy times she'd shared with Tom.This example shows how to use compartido regarding happy moments.Tatoeba #8701281 by diegohn, translation #3645324 by patgfisher
- Él finalmente decidió contarle a su madre las noticias que su padre le había compartido.He finally decided to go to his mother with the news his father had shared.This example uses compartido in the context of news that was shared.Tatoeba #1104277 by jiterraza, translation #39911 by CM
- El proyecto fue compartido entre dos departamentosThe project was shared between two departments
- Los beneficios fueron compartidos equitativamenteThe profits were shared equally
- Repartiremos las tareas entre todos los miembros del equipoWe will distribute the tasks among all team members
- Dividieron los gastos en partes igualesThey divided the expenses equally
- Vamos a pagar la cuenta a mediasWe are going to split the bill
- Tenemos que terminar el proyecto entre todosWe have to finish the project together
- Vamos a estudiar a la parWe are going to study together
- Es un espacio compartido por todos los estudiantesIt is a space shared by all the students
- La responsabilidad está compartida entre todosThe responsibility is shared by everyone
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a workspace in an office.
- Mateo¿Es este un escritorio compartido?Is this a shared desk?
- MaríaSí, lo usamos entre varios compañeros.Yes, several colleagues use it.
- MateoEntiendo, entonces debo dejarlo limpio.I see, so I should leave it clean.
- MaríaExacto, es un espacio compartido.Exactly, it is a shared space.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shared” translations and entries compartido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
