Acudí (en. I went)

/akuˈði/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To arrive at a place where you are expected to be.
I arrived at the meeting on time.
Acudí a la reunión a tiempo.
To respond to a call or request.
I responded to my friends' call for help.
Acudí al llamado de mis amigos para ayudar.
To attend an event or activity.
I attended the concert last Saturday.
Acudí al concierto el sábado pasado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'acudĕre', which means 'to go towards'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I came to the rescue
I went to help someone in a difficult situation.
acudí al rescate
I answered his call
I responded to someone's request.
acudí a su llamada
I went to the appointment
I attended a scheduled meeting.
acudí a la cita

Related Words

to show up
Verb that means to go to a place or attend something.
acudir
caregiver
A person who accompanies or takes care of someone at an event.
acudiente
assistance
The act of attending, presence, or assistance at a place.
acudimiento

Slang Meanings

To show up unexpectedly at a place.
He arrived as if nothing happened, showed up without warning.
Llegó como si nada, acudió sin avisar.
To go with a specific purpose.
I came with the idea of asking for help.
Acudí con la idea de pedirle ayuda.