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How to Say "share" in Spanish

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parte

/PAR-teh//ˈpaɾte/

NounA1General
Use 'parte' when referring to a portion, segment, or division of something, like your share of a task or a section of a larger whole.
A colorful jigsaw puzzle with one final piece being fitted into place by a hand.

Examples

Me tocó la parte más difícil del trabajo.

I got the hardest part of the work.

La primera parte de la película fue un poco lenta.

The first part of the movie was a bit slow.

Quiero una parte del pastel de chocolate.

I want a piece of the chocolate cake.

Esa es mi parte favorita de la canción.

That's my favorite part of the song.

Always Feminine: 'la parte'

Even though it ends in '-e', this word is almost always feminine. Remember to use 'la', 'una', and adjectives that end in '-a'. For example, 'la parte más bonita' (the prettiest part).

Using 'el' instead of 'la'

Mistake: “Me gusta el parte de atrás del coche.”

Correction: Me gusta la parte de atrás del coche. Unless you mean 'official report', always use 'la' with this meaning.

acción

NounB2Financial
Use 'acción' specifically when referring to a unit of stock or equity in a company traded on a financial market.

Examples

Compró cien acciones de la compañía de tecnología.

He bought one hundred shares of the technology company.

participación

NounB2Business/Investment
Use 'participación' to describe a stake or ownership interest in a business or investment, often expressed as a percentage.

Examples

Ella tiene una participación del diez por ciento en la empresa.

She has a ten percent stake in the company.

Parte vs. Participación

Learners often confuse 'parte' and 'participación' because both can mean a 'share' or 'part'. Remember that 'parte' is a general portion, while 'participación' specifically refers to a financial stake or ownership in a business or investment.

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