Asistir (en. Assist)

/asiˈstiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Go to a place to be present.
I am going to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Voy a asistir a la reunión mañana.
To attend to or help someone.
I offered to assist my friend with his project.
Me ofrecí a asistir a mi amigo con su proyecto.
To witness an event.
I attended the concert last week.
Asistí al concierto la semana pasada.

Etymology

From Latin 'assistere', which means 'to stand by'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attend classes
To frequent a course or class.
asistir a clases
attend an event
To be present at an activity or special occasion.
asistir a un evento
attend a meeting
To participate in a board or meeting.
asistir a una reunión

Related Words

attendance
The action of attending; help or support.
asistencia
assistant
A person who assists or helps with a task.
asistente
associate
To join or relate something with another thing.
asociar

Slang Meanings

To be present.
I'm going to take a walk, but I don't promise to attend.
Voy a darme una vuelta, pero no prometo asistir.
To go out to an event.
We are going to attend the party tonight.
Vamos a asistir a la fiesta esta noche.