Esparciendo (en. Spreading)

/espaɾˈθjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To extend or disperse something in different places.
He is spreading the soil in the garden.
Está esparciendo la tierra en el jardín.
To disseminate or make something known.
They are spreading rumors about the party.
Están esparciendo rumores sobre la fiesta.
To place something in a wide area.
The farmer is spreading the seeds in the field.
El agricultor está esparciendo las semillas en el campo.
To spread, like a disease or a virus.
The virus is spreading rapidly.
El virus se está esparciendo rápidamente.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'spread', which comes from the Latin 'spargere', meaning 'to disperse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spread seeds
Placing seeds in the ground to cultivate.
esparcir semillas
spread rumors
Disseminating unconfirmed information among people.
esparcir rumores
spread the scent
Diffusing an aroma in the environment.
esparcir el olor

Related Words

spread
Verb that means to disperse or extend in various directions.
esparcir
disperse
To separate and extend something into different parts.
dispersar
disseminate
To make something propagate or expand.
difundir

Slang Meanings

Spread the good vibes
Today I'm going to go out and spread the good vibes at the party.
Hoy voy a salir y esparcir la buena vibra en la fiesta.
Spread the gossip
She is always spreading the gossip about what happens in the office.
Ella siempre está esparciendo el chisme de lo que pasa en la oficina.