Esparció (en. Spread)
/es.parˈsjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To disseminate or distribute something in various directions.
The wind scattered the leaves all over the garden.
El viento esparció las hojas por todo el jardín.
To spread information or ideas.
The news spread quickly among the neighbors.
La noticia se esparció rápidamente entre los vecinos.
To spill a liquid.
He poured the oil over the hot skillet.
Él esparció el aceite sobre la sartén caliente.
Etymology
From Latin 'spargĕre', meaning 'to scatter' or 'to disperse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to scatter the seeds
to distribute seeds in a field for cultivation.
esparcir las semillas
to spread rumors
to disseminate unconfirmed information or gossip.
esparcir rumores
to spread fear
to provoke a sense of fear in a community.
esparcir el miedo
Related Words
to scatter
action of disseminating or spreading something.
esparcir
to disperse
to act in a way that something separates and spreads in various directions.
dispersar
to disseminate
to make something widely known.
difundir
Slang Meanings
To liven up the party
When the group arrived, they livened up the party and the energy increased.
Cuando llegó el grupo, esparcieron la fiesta y la energía subió.
To spread the news
Someone spread the news that there will be a surprise concert.
Alguien esparció la noticia de que habrá un concierto sorpresa.