Repartimiento (en. Distribution)

/repar.tiˈmien.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of distributing.
The distribution of goods in the inheritance was carried out with fair equity.
El repartimiento de bienes en la herencia se realizó con justa equidad.
System of distribution of the indigenous population during colonization.
The repartimiento in New Spain was a form of control over indigenous peoples.
El repartimiento en la Nueva España fue una forma de control sobre los pueblos indígenas.
Assignment of tasks or jobs within a group.
The distribution of roles in teamwork is essential for the project's success.
El repartimiento de funciones en el trabajo en equipo es fundamental para el éxito del proyecto.

Etymology

It derives from the verb repartir, which comes from the Latin 'repartire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distribution of powers
Division of responsibilities among different entities or people.
repartimiento de poderes
fair distribution
Equitable distribution that respects the rights of all.
repartimiento justo
to the distribution
Phrase that indicates that something will be distributed or shared.
al reparto

Related Words

repartir
Verb that means to distribute something among several people.
repartir
reparto
Noun that refers to the act of distributing or the portion given.
reparto
repartidor
Person who is dedicated to distributing goods or products.
repartidor

Slang Meanings

To distribute something among friends without it being noticeable.
We made a discreet distribution of beers among friends.
Hicimos un repartimiento de cervezas entre los amigos de manera disimulada.
To distribute tasks unevenly.
At the office, Juan always gets the heaviest distribution.
En la oficina, a Juan siempre le hacen el repartimiento más pesado.