Repartió (en. Distributed)

/reparˈtjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of distributing or dividing something into parts.
She distributed the pamphlets throughout the community.
Ella repartió los folletos en toda la comunidad.
Delivering something to several people.
The teacher handed out the exams to the students.
El profesor repartió los exámenes a los alumnos.
Dividing and distributing resources or goods.
The organization distributed food to those in need.
La organización repartió comida a los necesitados.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'repartire', which means 'to divide again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deal cards
Distributing cards in a game.
repartir cartas
assign responsibilities
Assigning tasks to different people.
repartir responsabilidades
dispense justice
Acting fairly with everyone.
repartir justicia

Related Words

distribution
Action of distributing or the act of delivery.
reparto
delivery person
Person responsible for delivering or distributing products.
repartidor
allocation
Action of distributing something among several parties.
repartición

Slang Meanings

To distribute something informally or unofficially.
He went to a party and distributed drugs among his friends.
Se fue de fiesta y repartió drogas entre sus amigos.
To give something quickly or with little interest.
He handed out prizes as if they were candy.
Repartió los premios como si fueran caramelos.