Acude (en. Come)

/aˈku.ðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To go or attend a place where someone’s presence is needed.

He always attends important meetings.

Siempre acude a las reuniones importantes.

To appear or attend in a specific place.

The witness goes to testify before the judge.

El testigo acude a declarar ante el juez.

To turn to someone or something in search of help or advice.

She always turns to her best friend when she has problems.

Ella siempre acude a su mejor amiga cuando tiene problemas.

It derives from the Latin 'occurrere', which means 'to run towards' or 'to go to'.

to respond to the call

To respond or attend an invitation or request.

acudir a la llamada

to come to the aid

To go in help of someone who needs it.

acudir al auxilio

to gather in mass

For many people to go to the same place.

acudir en masa

acudida

The act of going.

acudida

acudiente

A person who arrives to provide support or assistance.

acudiente

To go to a party or social event.

We are going to go to the party this weekend.

Vamos a acude a la fiesta este fin de semana.

To attend an appointment or engagement.

I don’t remember if he/she is going to the doctor's appointment.

No me acuerdo si acude a la cita con el doctor.