Esparcir (en. Spread)

/es-par-sir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To extend something in various directions.
The farmer will spread the seeds across the field.
El agricultor esparcirá las semillas por el campo.
To spread or disseminate information or news.
The teacher shared his ideas at the conference.
El profesor esparció sus ideas en la conferencia.
To release or disperse an object, such as dust or liquids.
The wind scattered the sand all over the beach.
El viento esparció la arena por toda la playa.

Etymology

From Latin 'exparcere', meaning 'to disperse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to spread rumors
To disseminate information, often false or unconfirmed.
esparcir rumores
to spread joy
To transmit happiness broadly.
esparcir alegría
to spread seeds
To sow seeds over a wide area.
esparcir semillas

Related Words

disperse
To separate and distribute in different directions.
dispersar
disseminate
To extend information or knowledge.
difundir
propagate
To extend something, especially diseases or ideas.
propagar

Slang Meanings

To pass the time
I'm in no hurry, I just want to pass the time over the weekend.
No tengo prisa, solo quiero esparcir el tiempo durante el fin de semana.
To create drama
She always knows how to create drama at meetings.
Ella siempre sabe cómo esparcir drama en las reuniones.