Esparce (en. Spread)

/esˈpaɾθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To extend or disperse something into several parts.
The wind scatters the seeds all over the field.
El viento esparce las semillas por todo el campo.
To make something dissipate or distribute.
We spread the salt on the ice to melt it.
Esparcimos la sal en el hielo para derretirlo.
To disseminate a message or information.
The news spreads quickly on social media.
La noticia se esparce rápidamente en las redes sociales.

Etymology

From Latin 'spargere', which means 'to scatter, to spread'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to scatter seeds
To disperse seeds in a land for cultivation.
esparcir semillas
to spread fear
To spread feelings of fear or insecurity.
esparcir el miedo

Related Words

dispersal
Action of scattering or having fun.
esparcimiento
to scatter
Action of spreading something.
esparcir

Slang Meanings

To distribute rumors or gossip.
Don’t trust him, he just spreads rumors.
No te fíes de él, solo esparce rumores.
To spread disorder or chaos.
The party went wild and they scattered everything around the place.
La fiesta se volvió loca y esparcieron todo por el lugar.