impartir
“impartir” means “to teach or give” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to teach or give
Also: to deliver
📝 In Action
Ella imparte clases de piano los sábados.
A2She teaches piano lessons on Saturdays.
El experto impartió una charla sobre el clima.
B1The expert gave a talk about the climate.
Es difícil impartir un taller sin los materiales necesarios.
B2It is difficult to deliver a workshop without the necessary materials.
to administer or dispense
Also: to issue
📝 In Action
Los jueces tienen el deber de impartir justicia con imparcialidad.
C1Judges have the duty to administer justice with impartiality.
El director impartió instrucciones precisas a todo el personal.
B2The director issued precise instructions to all the staff.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: impartir
Question 1 of 3
Which of these people is most likely to 'impartir' something?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'impartire', which combines 'in-' (into) and 'partire' (to divide or share). It literally meant to give a part of something to someone else.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'impartir' the same as 'compartir'?
No! 'Compartir' means to share (like sharing a secret or a pizza). 'Impartir' means to give out or deliver (like teaching a class or giving orders).
Can I use 'impartir' to say I'm 'taking' a class?
No, you should use 'tomar' or 'asistir a'. 'Impartir' is only for the teacher who is giving the class.
How formal is this word?
It is quite formal. In everyday conversation, people usually say 'dar una clase' (to give a class), but in schools, universities, and professional settings, 'impartir' is very common.