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reparto

reh-PAHR-tohreˈpaɾto

delivery, distribution

Also: handout
NounmA2
Cuba
A delivery person on a small scooter with a large box on the back, driving down a street.

📝 In Action

El reparto de los paquetes se hace por la mañana.

A2

The delivery of the packages is done in the morning.

Hubo un reparto equitativo de las tareas.

B1

There was a fair distribution of the tasks.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • entrega (delivery)
  • distribución (distribution)

Antonyms

  • recogida (pickup)
  • concentración (concentration/gathering)

Common Collocations

  • reparto a domiciliohome delivery
  • camión de repartodelivery truck

cast

Also: lineup
NounmB1
A group of diverse actors standing together on a stage with a red curtain behind them.

📝 In Action

El reparto de la película incluye actores famosos.

B1

The movie's cast includes famous actors.

Aparece el primero en el reparto.

B2

He appears first in the cast list.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • público (audience)

Common Collocations

  • orden de repartoorder of appearance/billing
  • reparto estelarstar-studded cast

I distribute, I deliver

VerbA2regular ir
A pair of hands handing out colorful flyers to a group of people.
gerundrepartiendo
past Participlerepartido
infinitiverepartir

📝 In Action

Yo reparto el correo todos los días.

A2

I deliver the mail every day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yorepartiera
repartieras
él/ella/ustedrepartiera
nosotrosrepartiéramos
vosotrosrepartierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesrepartieran

Present Subjunctive

yoreparta
repartas
él/ella/ustedreparta
nosotrosrepartamos
vosotrosrepartáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesrepartan

Indicative

Preterite

yorepartí
repartiste
él/ella/ustedrepartió
nosotrosrepartimos
vosotrosrepartisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesrepartieron

Imperfect

yorepartía
repartías
él/ella/ustedrepartía
nosotrosrepartíamos
vosotrosrepartíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesrepartían

Present

yoreparto
repartes
él/ella/ustedreparte
nosotrosrepartimos
vosotrosrepartís
ellos/ellas/ustedesreparten

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reparto

Question 1 of 2

Which meaning of 'reparto' is used when talking about actors in a movie?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
repartir(to deliver/distribute)Verb
repartidor(delivery person)Noun
repartimiento(allotment/division)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

Derived from the Spanish verb 'repartir', which comes from the Latin 'departire'. It is composed of 're-' (again/intensifier) and 'partir' (to divide or share).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: répartirItalian: riparto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reparto' used for digital files?

Not usually. For digital files, 'distribución' or 'envío' is more common. 'Reparto' strongly implies physical delivery or the division of physical roles/tasks.

What is the difference between 'reparto' and 'elenco'?

They are often used as synonyms for 'cast.' However, 'reparto' is more common in film credits, while 'elenco' is very common in theater and television.