Acuda (en. Come)

aˈkuða

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To draw attention or go to a place in response to a request.
I hope you attend the meeting we have scheduled.
Espero que acuda a la reunión que hemos programado.
To show up or arrive at a place.
If you arrive early, we can start on time.
Si acuda temprano, podremos empezar a tiempo.

Etymology

From Latin 'accȳdere', which means 'to go towards' or 'to attend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whoever comes, comes
It refers to everyone being invited or called to attend, without distinction.
acuda quien acuda
respond to the call
Response to an invitation or urgent request.
acuda al llamado

Related Words

acudir
Verb that means to present oneself in a place.
acudir
acudimiento
Action of attending a place.
acudimiento

Slang Meanings

Used in informal contexts to refer to arriving at a party.
We're going to the party and wherever they arrive, we'll be there.
Vamos a la fiesta y donde sea que acuda, allí estaremos.
Used in some regions to refer to someone who arrives unexpectedly.
They didn't warn us and just shows up like nothing at dinner.
No avisó y acude como si nada a la cena.