frecuentar
“frecuentar” means “to frequent” in Spanish (to visit a place often).
to frequent
Also: to hang out at, to socialize with
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Frecuento este café porque tiene el mejor wifi de la ciudad.
A2I frequent this café because it has the best wifi in the city.
Ellos solían frecuentar la biblioteca después de las clases.
B1They used to frequent the library after classes.
No es bueno frecuentar a personas que siempre se quejan.
B2It's not good to socialize with people who always complain.
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From the Latin 'frequentare', which means to visit in great numbers or to do something often. It shares the same root as the word for a 'crowd' or 'fullness'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'frecuentar' formal?
It is slightly more formal than 'ir mucho' (to go a lot), but it is perfectly normal to use in everyday neutral conversation when you want to be specific about a habit.
Can I use it for things other than places and people?
Generally no. It is specifically used for locations you visit or people you hang out with. For activities, you would usually use 'hacer a menudo' (to do often).
Is it a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all '-ar' verbs in every tense.