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    Repartir (en. Distribute)

    /reparˈtir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To divide something into parts and distribute it.
    The teacher is going to distribute the tasks among the students.
    El profesor va a repartir las tareas entre los estudiantes.
    To distribute something that one possesses to others.
    We are going to distribute food to those in need.
    Vamos a repartir comida a los necesitados.
    To assign roles or functions to several people.
    In the play, the work is distributed among the actors.
    En la obra de teatro, se reparte el trabajo entre los actores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repartire', which means 'to divide again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deal cards
    to distribute cards during a game
    repartir cartas
    distribute responsibilities
    to assign tasks to different people
    repartir responsabilidades
    distribute luck
    to give opportunities or privileges to different individuals
    repartir suerte

    Related Words

    distribution
    action of distributing; distribution of something.
    reparto
    delivery person
    person responsible for distributing something.
    repartidor
    distribution
    action of dividing and distributing various parts.
    repartición

    Slang Meanings

    to throw punches
    In the fight, they were busy throwing punches at each other.
    En la pelea, se dedicaron a repartir golpes entre ellos.
    to show affection
    He is always seen showing affection to all the children.
    Siempre se le ve repartiendo cariño a todos los niños.