Esparcidos (en. Scattered)
/es.par.'si.ðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is separated or distributed in different places.
The flowers were scattered all over the field.
Las flores estaban esparcidas por todo el campo.
That is unordered or ungrouped.
The toys were scattered around the room.
Los juguetes estaban esparcidos por la habitación.
That has been disseminated or scattered.
The dust was scattered across the table.
El polvo estaba esparcido por la mesa.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'esparcir', which originates from the Latin 'spargere', meaning to disperse.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be scattered
Being in different places without order.
estar esparcido
to spread rumors
Spreading information that may not be true.
esparcir rumores
all the scattered food
When the food is messy or in various places.
toda la comida esparcida
Related Words
to spill
To make something extend or distribute in various directions.
desparramar
to spread
To make something extend or propagate.
difundir
to disseminate
To scatter something, especially information.
diseminar
Slang Meanings
To be very scattered
Today I'm scattered, I don't even know where my keys are.
Hoy estoy esparcido, no sé ni dónde tengo las llaves.
To not concentrate
In the meeting, everyone was scattered, no one was paying attention.
En la reunión todos estaban esparcidos, nadie prestaba atención.