Distribuir (en. Distribute)
/distɾibuˈiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To share something among several people or groups.
The teacher is going to distribute the exams.
El maestro va a distribuir los exámenes.
To divide something into parts that can be delivered or distributed.
We need to distribute the project tasks.
Necesitamos distribuir las tareas del proyecto.
To make something accessible in different places.
The company will distribute the new product nationwide.
La empresa distribuirá el nuevo producto en todo el país.
Etymology
From Latin 'distributĭo', ‘distributiōnis’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
distribute responsibilities
To allocate tasks or functions among several people.
distribuir responsabilidades
distribute goods
To distribute valuable items among several people.
distribuir bienes
distribute information
To ensure that information reaches several people.
distribuir información
Related Words
distribution
Action of distributing or dividing something among several people.
reparto
allocation
Process of granting or distributing something to a designated person.
asignación
dispersion
The act of distributing or spreading something in different directions.
dispersión
Slang Meanings
To distribute something informally among friends.
I'm going to distribute some beers at the party.
Voy a distribuir unas cervezas en la fiesta.
To give part of a product to various consumers.
They are distributing app points among the users.
Están distribuyendo puntos de la app entre los usuarios.