Asiste (en. Attend)

[aˈsiste]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To be present in a place or event.
She attends classes every day.
Ella asiste a clases todos los días.
To offer help or support to someone.
The doctor attends to patients in the hospital.
El médico asiste a los pacientes en el hospital.
To pay attention to an event or meeting.
He always attends work meetings.
Él siempre asiste a las reuniones de trabajo.

Etymology

From Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to be at the side of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attends mass
Participates in a religious ceremony.
asiste a misa
attends classes
Refers to the action of going to learn at an educational institution.
asiste a clases
attends a meeting
Is present at a scheduled gathering.
asiste a una reunión

Related Words

attendance
Action of attending.
asistencia
assistant
Person who assists or helps.
asistente
association
Union of people who work together.
asociación

Slang Meanings

To be in the scene.
Whenever there is a party, he attends the scene.
Siempre que hay fiesta, él asiste a la movida.