reparto
/reh-PAHR-toh/
delivery
A delivery person transporting goods to a customer.
reparto(noun)
delivery
?transporting goods to customers
,distribution
?handing things out to a group
handout
?the act of giving out flyers or materials
📝 In Action
El reparto de los paquetes se hace por la mañana.
A2The delivery of the packages is done in the morning.
Hubo un reparto equitativo de las tareas.
B1There was a fair distribution of the tasks.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Reparto' with Verbs
You'll often see this with the verb 'hacer' (to do/make), as in 'hacer el reparto' which means 'to do the rounds' or 'to deliver.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Delivery vs. Parcel
Mistake: "Using 'reparto' to refer to the actual box/package."
Correction: Use 'paquete' for the physical box; 'reparto' is the action of delivering it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Business Context
In a professional setting, this word is used for everything from mail to logistics and resource allocation.
The cast of actors in a play.
📝 In Action
El reparto de la película incluye actores famosos.
B1The movie's cast includes famous actors.
Aparece el primero en el reparto.
B2He appears first in the cast list.
💡 Grammar Points
Collective Nouns
Even though 'reparto' refers to a group of people, it is a singular word. Use 'el reparto es' not 'son'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Credits
When watching a movie in Spanish, look for the 'Reparto' section in the credits to see who played which character.
The act of distributing items to others.
📝 In Action
Yo reparto el correo todos los días.
A2I deliver the mail every day.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying the Speaker
When a verb ends in '-o' in the present, it almost always means 'I' am doing the action right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Noun vs. Verb
Mistake: "Confusing 'el reparto' (the delivery) with 'reparto' (I deliver)."
Correction: Look for 'el' or 'un' before the word. If they are there, it's a noun. If not, and it follows 'yo', it's a verb.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: reparto
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'reparto' is used when talking about actors in a movie?
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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.