verb

participar

participate

Tomar parte o intervenir en una actividad, grupo o evento junto con otras personas.

Definition & meaning

Participar means to participate or to take part in an activity, event, or process.

Participó en la reunión. — She took part in the meeting.

It can also mean to share in or benefit from something, such as profits. In formal usage, it can mean to inform or notify someone of something.

Grammar & Word origin

Participar is a regular -ar verb. In its most common sense, it is usually followed by en.

It comes from Latin participare, meaning “to share” or “take part,” ultimately related to the ideas of a “part” and “taking.”

Synonyms & antonyms

tomar parte — to take part; very close in meaning, though it is a phrase rather than a single verb.
intervenir — to intervene or contribute; often emphasizes taking an active role.
colaborar — to collaborate; emphasizes working with others toward a goal.
abstenerse — to abstain; the opposite when someone deliberately chooses not to participate.