Participa (en. Participate)
/paɾtisiˈpa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To be part of an event or activity.
She participates in all the committee meetings.
Ella participa en todas las reuniones del comité.
To contribute or get involved in a process or activity.
All students must participate in the project.
Todos los estudiantes deben participar en el proyecto.
To attend an event or act.
Luis participated in the city marathon.
Luis participó en la maratón de la ciudad.
Etymology
From Latin 'participare', which means 'to take part'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
participates actively
Takes part actively in an activity.
participa activamente
participates in the game
Get involved or take part in a game or competition.
participa en el juego
does not participate
Is not involved or does not take part in something.
no participa
Related Words
participation
Action of participating.
participación
participant
Person who takes part in an event.
participante
participatory
That promotes or facilitates participation.
participativo
Slang Meanings
To be in the loop.
If you want to be included in the group, you have to participate, that is, be in the loop.
Si quieres que te incluyan en el grupo, debes participar, o sea, estar en la onda.
To get involved in the play.
She always gets involved in the play when there is a volunteering event.
Ella siempre se mete en la jugada cuando hay un evento de voluntariado.