Acudir (en. To go)

/a.kuˈðiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: To go to a place where help or assistance is needed.
English: I decided to go to the doctor for my headache.
Decidí acudir al médico por el dolor de cabeza.
English: To present oneself at a place to fulfill an obligation.
English: Students must attend class every day.
Los alumnos deben acudir a clase todos los días.
English: To attend an event or meeting.
English: Many friends came to my birthday.
Muchos amigos acudieron a mi cumpleaños.

Etymology

English: From Latin 'acudere', which means to approach or to attend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to respond to the call
English: To respond to an invitation or need.
acudir a la llamada
English: to come to help
English: To go help someone in need.
acudir en ayuda
English: to attend an event
English: To attend a specific activity or meeting.
acudir a un evento

Related Words

English: attended
English: A person who has attended a place.
acudido
English: attendance
English: The act of attending.
acudimiento
English: attendable
English: That can be heard or can be attended to.
acudible

Slang Meanings

English: To show up unexpectedly.
English: He arrived at the party and showed up as if nothing happened.
Llegó a la fiesta y se apareció como si nada.
English: To make an appearance.
English: Don't forget to come, there are surprises.
No te olvides de acudir, que hay sorpresas.