Acudía (en. Came)

/akuˈðia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To go to a place or present at an event.
She always went to family gatherings.
Siempre acudía a las reuniones familiares.
To respond to a call or request.
If you have a problem, come to me.
Si tienes un problema, acúdia a mí.
To make use of something or turn to a source of help.
She went to the library when she needed information.
Acudía a la biblioteca cuando necesitaba información.
To present oneself before an authority or in an organization.
She went to the doctor every six months for a check-up.
Ella acudía al médico cada seis meses para un chequeo.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'acudere', which means to arrive or assist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to respond to the call
To respond or go in answer to a call or invitation.
acudir al llamado
to attend an event
To show up or attend a specific event.
acudir a un evento
to come to the aid
To go to the assistance or aid of someone in need.
acudir en ayuda

Related Words

to attend
Base verb from which 'went' derives.
acudir
attended
Past participle of the verb 'to attend'.
acudido
attendance
Related noun that implies attendance or frequency.
acudiencia

Slang Meanings

To go quickly to a place.
When there’s a party, everyone comes right away.
Cuando hay una fiesta, todos acuden enseguida.
To respond to a request promptly.
I always come to the rescue when my friends call me.
Siempre acudo al rescate cuando mis amigos me llaman.