How to Say "shared" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “shared” is “común” — use 'común' when referring to something that is mutually held, owned, or experienced by multiple people, like interests, opinions, or possessions..
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común
AdjectiveA2General
Use 'común' when referring to something that is mutually held, owned, or experienced by multiple people, like interests, opinions, or possessions.
Examples
Tenemos varios intereses comunes, como la música.
We have several shared interests, such as music.
contó
Verb (Past Tense)A1General
Use 'contó' when someone shared a piece of information, a secret, or a story with others in the past.
Examples
Ella nos contó un secreto anoche.
She told us a secret last night.
Común vs. Contó
Learners often confuse 'común' (common, shared as a state) with 'contó' (told, shared as an action). Remember, 'común' describes a shared characteristic or possession, while 'contó' refers to the act of relaying information or a story.
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