compartir
/kom-par-TEER/
to share
Compartir can mean 'to share' objects or food.
compartir(verb)
to share
?objects, food, space
to split
?a bill or cost
,to divide
?a portion
📝 In Action
Yo siempre comparto mi almuerzo con mi hermana.
A1I always share my lunch with my sister.
¿Podemos compartir un taxi para ir al aeropuerto?
A2Can we share a taxi to go to the airport?
Ellos comparten un pequeño apartamento en el centro.
A2They share a small apartment downtown.
💡 Grammar Points
Direct Use
Unlike some Spanish verbs, 'compartir' is usually followed directly by the thing being shared (e.g., 'compartir la pizza').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'con' incorrectly
Mistake: "Voy a compartir con el pastel. (I am going to share with the cake.)"
Correction: Voy a compartir el pastel. (I am going to share the cake.) Use 'con' only for the person you share *with*.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sharing Responsibility
You can use this verb to talk about sharing duties or responsibilities: 'Vamos a compartir la carga de trabajo' (We are going to share the workload).
Compartir is used when you 'share' information or feelings with someone.
📝 In Action
Ella compartió sus miedos más profundos con su mejor amiga.
B1She shared her deepest fears with her best friend.
Por favor, comparte este artículo interesante en tus redes sociales.
B1Please, share this interesting article on your social networks.
Me gusta compartir mis ideas sobre el futuro con mis colegas.
B2I like to share my ideas about the future with my colleagues.
💡 Grammar Points
Digital Context
When talking about sharing links or photos online, 'compartir' is the standard verb, just like in English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sharing Experiences
Use 'compartir' when you want to emphasize the joint experience: 'Compartimos muchos viajes' (We shared many trips).
When you compartir interests, it means you 'have them in common'.
compartir(verb)
to have in common
?interests, beliefs, characteristics
to share
?a trait or characteristic
📝 In Action
Los dos países comparten una larga frontera marítima.
B2The two countries share a long maritime border.
Ellos comparten la misma pasión por la música clásica.
B2They share the same passion for classical music.
Es una familia que comparte fuertes valores tradicionales.
C1It is a family that shares strong traditional values.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Use
This meaning emphasizes a mutual possession of an abstract quality, trait, or characteristic, often used when comparing two subjects (countries, groups, or people).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: compartir
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'compartir' to mean 'to have a quality in common'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'compartir' used for 'dating' or 'spending time together'?
While 'compartir tiempo' (to share time) is correct, for the specific social context of dating, Spanish usually uses verbs like 'salir con' (to go out with) or 'estar saliendo' (to be dating).
How do I say 'shared experience'?
You can use the past participle as an adjective: 'una experiencia compartida' (a shared experience). For example, 'Las vacaciones fueron una experiencia compartida muy positiva' (The vacation was a very positive shared experience).