Participar (en. Participate)
/paʁ.ti.si.paʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To be involved in an activity or event.
I am going to participate in tomorrow's race.
Voy a participar en la carrera de mañana.
To contribute ideas or opinions in a discussion.
Everyone is invited to participate in the meeting.
Todos están invitados a participar en la reunión.
To be part of a group or action.
They want to participate in the community project.
Ellos quieren participar en el proyecto comunitario.
Etymology
From the Latin participare, which means to share or take part.
Common Phrases and Expressions
participate in
To take part in something.
participar en
actively participate
To get involved proactively in an activity.
participar activamente
participate in a meeting
To attend and contribute in a meeting.
participar de una reunión
Related Words
participation
The act of participating.
participación
participant
A person who participates in something.
participante
participatory
That encourages participation.
participativo
Slang Meanings
To be involved in something.
He is always participating in the office gossip.
Él siempre está participando en los chismes de la oficina.
To be part of the scene.
If you want, you can participate in the weekend party.
Si quieres, puedes participar en la fiesta del fin de semana.