Asisten (en. Attend)

/aˈsisten/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To go to a place to participate or be present.
They attend classes every day.
Ellos asisten a clases todos los días.
To help or assist someone.
Doctors assist patients in the hospital.
Los médicos asisten a los pacientes en el hospital.
To be present at an event.
Many students attend the graduation.
Muchos estudiantes asisten a la graduación.

Etymology

From Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to be next to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to attend a meeting
To participate in a meeting.
asistir a una reunión
to attend an event
To be present at an event.
asistir a un evento
to attend classes
To participate in classes.
asistir a clases

Related Words

attendance
Action of attending.
asistencia
assistant
A person who helps or assists another.
asistente

Slang Meanings

To provide help in critical situations.
She always assists her friends when they have problems.
Ella siempre asiste a sus amigos cuando tienen problemas.
To be present without fail.
Their motto is 'they always attend'.
Su lema es 'asisten siempre'.