acudir
“acudir” means “to go to” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to go to, to attend
Also: to show up
📝 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.
to turn to, to resort to
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "acudir" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: acudir
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'accudere,' which originally meant 'to strike or forge,' but later evolved in Spanish to mean 'approaching' or 'arriving' at a place where one is needed.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.