acudir
/ah-koo-DEER/
to go to
Acudir: To go to a place in response to an invitation.
acudir(verb)
to go to
?responding to a call, invitation, or need
,to attend
?being present at an event
to show up
?arriving at a specific place
📝 In Action
Debes acudir a la cita médica a las diez.
A2You must go to the medical appointment at ten.
Mucha gente acudió al festival este año.
B1Many people attended the festival this year.
Los bomberos acudieron rápidamente al incendio.
B1The firefighters rushed to the fire quickly.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'a' with acudir
Always use the word 'a' (to) after acudir when you are mentioning the place or person you are going to. For example: 'Acudo a la oficina'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Acudir vs. Asistir
Mistake: "Using 'asistir' for emergencies."
Correction: Use 'acudir' when someone is rushing to help or responding to a call. 'Asistir' is better for just sitting in an audience.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Think of 'acudir' as 'going to a place with a specific purpose or duty' rather than just wandering there.
Acudir: To turn to someone for help or support.
acudir(verb)
to turn to
?seeking help or information
,to resort to
?using a specific method to solve a problem
📝 In Action
Tuve que acudir a un experto para arreglar el ordenador.
B2I had to turn to an expert to fix the computer.
No quiso acudir a la violencia.
B2He did not want to resort to violence.
💡 Grammar Points
Acudir a someone
When you turn to a person for help, the structure is 'acudir a [person]'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acudir
Question 1 of 1
If you have a toothache and decide to see a dentist, which sentence is most natural?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'acudir' the same as 'ir'?
'Ir' simply means 'to go.' 'Acudir' is more specific—it implies going because you have an appointment, a duty, or because someone called you.
Can I use 'acudir' for thoughts?
Yes! In more advanced Spanish, you can say 'ideas acuden a mi mente' to mean ideas are 'rushing' or 'coming' into your mind.