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interactuar

een-tehr-ahk-twahrinteɾakˈtwaɾ

“interactuar” means “to interact” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to interactB1Verb

socializing or working with people

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to interactB2Verb

using technology or devices

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to interactAlso: to engage with

VerbB1regular ar
Two people sitting on a park bench having a friendly conversation with smiles.
gerundinteractuando
past Participleinteractuado
infinitiveinteractuar

📝 In Action

Es importante interactuar con personas de diferentes culturas.

B1

It is important to interact with people from different cultures.

Los niños aprenden mejor cuando interactúan entre ellos.

B1

Children learn better when they interact with each other.

En esta empresa, los jefes interactúan directamente con los clientes.

B2

In this company, the bosses interact directly with the clients.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • relacionarse (to relate/socialize)
  • comunicarse (to communicate)

Antonyms

  • aislarse (to isolate oneself)
  • ignorarse (to ignore each other)

Common Collocations

  • interactuar con los demás – to interact with others
  • poder interactuar – to be able to interact

to interactAlso: to interface

VerbB2regular ar
A person using a finger to touch a glowing icon on a large tablet screen.
gerundinteractuando
past Participleinteractuado
infinitiveinteractuar

📝 In Action

El usuario puede interactuar con el mapa tocando la pantalla.

B1

The user can interact with the map by touching the screen.

Diferentes químicos interactúan para producir esta reacción.

C1

Different chemicals interact to produce this reaction.

La aplicación te permite interactuar con otros usuarios en tiempo real.

B2

The app allows you to interact with other users in real time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • interfaz para interactuar – interface to interact

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yointeractuara
túinteractuaras
él/ella/ustedinteractuara
nosotrosinteractuáramos
vosotrosinteractuarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesinteractuaran

Present Subjunctive

yointeractúe
túinteractúes
él/ella/ustedinteractúe
nosotrosinteractuemos
vosotrosinteractuéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesinteractúen

Indicative

Preterite

yointeractué
túinteractuaste
él/ella/ustedinteractuó
nosotrosinteractuamos
vosotrosinteractuasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesinteractuaron

Imperfect

yointeractuaba
túinteractuabas
él/ella/ustedinteractuaba
nosotrosinteractuábamos
vosotrosinteractuabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesinteractuaban

Present

yointeractúo
túinteractúas
él/ella/ustedinteractúa
nosotrosinteractuamos
vosotrosinteractuáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesinteractúan
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Words that translate to "interactuar" in Spanish:

to interactto interface

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: interactuar

Question 1 of 3

Which preposition almost always follows 'interactuar'?

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👥 Word Family
interacción(interaction) — Noun
interactivo(interactive) — Adjective
interactivamente(interactively) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes
actuarsituarpuntuar
📚 Etymology

Formed by the prefix 'inter-' (between) and the verb 'actuar' (to act/perform). It suggests the idea of acting between two or more parties.

First recorded: 20th century (modern technical/sociological term)

Cognates (Related words)

English: interactFrench: interagir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'interactuar' a common word?

Yes, especially in work settings, social sciences, and technology discussions.

What is the difference between 'interactuar' and 'hablar'?

'Hablar' just means to talk, while 'interactuar' is broader and includes talking, body language, working together, or using a tool.

Can I use 'interactuar' for chemistry?

Absolutely! It's the standard word to describe how two substances affect each other.