partes
“partes” means “parts” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
parts, pieces, sections
Also: sides, private parts, parties
📝 In Action
El coche necesita partes nuevas.
A1The car needs new parts.
Me gustan todas las partes de la película.
A2I like all the parts of the movie.
Ambas partes están de acuerdo con los términos.
B1Both sides agree with the terms.
El abogado representa a una de las partes.
B2The lawyer represents one of the parties.
you split, you cut, you break
Also: you leave, you depart
📝 In Action
Tú siempre partes el pastel en porciones iguales.
A2You always cut the cake into equal portions.
¿Por qué partes la nuez con los dientes?
B1Why are you breaking the nut with your teeth?
Si partes ahora, llegarás a tiempo.
B1If you leave now, you will arrive on time.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "partes" in Spanish:
parties→parts→pieces→private parts→sections→sides→you cut→you depart→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: partes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'partes' to mean an action you are doing?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'pars' (genitive 'partis'), which meant 'a part, a piece, a share, or a side'. The Spanish noun and verb both grew from this single root.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'partes' is a thing (noun) or an action (verb)?
Look at the words around it! If you see 'las', 'unas', or other words that describe a thing, it's the noun ('las partes' = the parts). If it comes after 'tú' or seems to be what 'you' are doing in the sentence, it's the verb ('tú partes' = you cut/leave).
Is 'partes' related to the English word 'party'?
Yes, but be careful! They both come from the same Latin root. In English, 'party' can mean a group of people (like a political party or a search party) or a celebration. In Spanish, 'partes' can mean 'parties' in a legal sense (the sides of a contract), but for a celebration, you must use the word 'fiesta'.