Frecuentaba (en. I frequented)

/frek-wen-'ta-ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To visit a place regularly.
I frequented the library every week.
Frecuentaba la biblioteca cada semana.
To be in a place habitually.
I frequented a café where I met with friends.
Frecuentaba un café donde se reunía con amigos.
To participate in activities regularly.
I frequented dance classes on Fridays.
Frecuentaba clases de baile los viernes.
To attend an event or place habitually.
I frequented the city cinema on weekends.
Frecuentaba el cine de la ciudad los fines de semana.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'frecuentar', which comes from the Latin 'frequentare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

frequented the bar
I went to the bar regularly.
frecuentaba el bar
frequented that place
I visited that place regularly.
frecuentaba ese lugar
frequented my friends
I met with my friends frequently.
frecuentaba a mis amigos

Related Words

frequency
Level of repetition or occurrence.
frecuencia
frequent
That occurs regularly.
frecuente
to frequent
To go to a place regularly.
frequentar

Slang Meanings

To go to a place by habit.
I used to frequent the market on Saturdays.
Solía frecuentar el mercado los sábados.
To visit a site or activity informally.
I frequented that party; it was almost a tradition.
Frequentaba esa fiesta, era casi una tradición.