esparcir
spread
Poner algo en muchos lugares o hacer que se mueva y llegue a distintas partes.
Word: esparcir
Meaning:
The Spanish verb "esparcir" means "to scatter," "to spread," or "to disperse." It refers to the action of spreading things over an area or causing things to be distributed widely.
Explanation:
- Part of speech: verb
- Conjugation type: regular verb ending in -ir (although it has some irregular stem changes in certain tenses)
- Root/prefixes: "es-" (a variant of "ex-", meaning "out") + "parcir" (from Latin sparsus, past participle of spargere, meaning "to scatter").
Usage:
- To scatter seeds in a field: esparcir semillas.
- To spread information or rumors: esparcir rumores.
- To disperse or scatter people or things physically.
Synonyms:
- dispersar (to disperse)
- expandir (to expand, spread)
- difundir (to spread, especially ideas, news)
- regar (to sprinkle or water)
Antonyms:
- concentrar (to concentrate, gather together)
- reunir (to gather, assemble)
- juntar (to join, put together)
Summary:
"Esparcir" is used when talking about spreading or scattering something over an area or among people. It can apply to physical things like seeds or dirt, as well as abstract concepts like information or feelings.
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Examples
Necesitaremos esparcir las semillas uniformemente en el jardín.verb
We will need to spread the seeds evenly in the garden.
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