Acudían (en. They came)

/akuˈðjan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To go to a place in response to a call or need.
The students attended class every day.
Los estudiantes acudían a la clase todos los días.
To attend or arrive at an event or situation.
The volunteers showed up to help with the campaign.
Los voluntarios acudían para ayudar en la campaña.
To present oneself to someone or something with a clear purpose.
The community members attended the meeting to discuss the project.
Los miembros de la comunidad acudían a la reunión para discutir el proyecto.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'acudere', which means 'to go towards'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to respond to the call
To respond to an invitation or a call for help.
acudir a la llamada
to show up for the appointment
To appear at the agreed place and time for a meeting.
acudir a la cita
to show up en masse
Many people attend an event or place at the same time.
acudir en masa

Related Words

acudir
To go to a place or attend something.
acudir
asistir
To be present in a place.
asistir
responder
To answer a question or request.
responder

Slang Meanings

To show up unexpectedly or surprisingly.
The teacher showed up to class without warning.
El profesor acudió sin avisar a la clase.
To go to a place to look for something or someone.
I'm going to the store to see if they have what I need.
Voy a acudir a la tienda a ver si tienen lo que necesito.