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How to Say "spread" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forspreadis corrióuse this verb to describe how information, rumors, or even fire moved quickly from person to person or place to place.

corrióB1

Use this verb to describe how information, rumors, or even fire moved quickly from person to person or place to place.

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difusiónB2

This noun refers to the act of spreading information, ideas, or knowledge, often through media or communication channels.

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expansiónB1

Use this noun when talking about the growth or widening of something, like a business, an area, or influence.

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pegóB1

This verb is used informally to describe how an illness or sometimes an idea quickly infects or catches on with many people.

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distribuciónB2

This noun describes the way things are arranged or scattered over an area, often referring to physical layout or arrangement.

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penetraciónB1

Use this noun to talk about how something physically moves into or becomes present in a new area or substance.

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margen🔊C1

This noun specifically refers to the difference between the cost and the price, used in a financial context for profit or loss.

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corrió

verbB1general
Use this verb to describe how information, rumors, or even fire moved quickly from person to person or place to place.

Examples

El rumor corrió como la pólvora.

The rumor spread like wildfire.

difusión

nounB2general
This noun refers to the act of spreading information, ideas, or knowledge, often through media or communication channels.

Examples

La difusión de la cultura a través del cine es muy importante.

The spread of culture through cinema is very important.

expansión

nounB1general
Use this noun when talking about the growth or widening of something, like a business, an area, or influence.

Examples

La expansión de la compañía en Latinoamérica fue exitosa.

The company's expansion into Latin America was successful.

pegó

verbB1informal
This verb is used informally to describe how an illness or sometimes an idea quickly infects or catches on with many people.

Examples

Se dice que la gripe se pegó en la fiesta.

They say the flu spread at the party.

distribución

nounB2general
This noun describes the way things are arranged or scattered over an area, often referring to physical layout or arrangement.

Examples

La distribución de los muebles en la sala es muy armoniosa.

The spread of the furniture in the living room is very harmonious.

penetración

nounB1general
Use this noun to talk about how something physically moves into or becomes present in a new area or substance.

Examples

La rápida penetración del mercado por parte de la nueva marca sorprendió a todos.

The rapid market spread by the new brand surprised everyone.

margen

MAHR-henˈmaɾxen

nounC1financial
This noun specifically refers to the difference between the cost and the price, used in a financial context for profit or loss.
Two stacks of colorful blocks. The first stack representing 'cost' is shorter. The second stack representing 'price' is taller, with the topmost section of the taller stack highlighted in a different color to represent the profit margin.

Examples

Necesitamos aumentar el margen de ganancia en cada venta.

We need to increase the profit margin on each sale.

La compañía debe aumentar su margen de beneficio para ser sostenible.

The company must increase its profit margin to be sustainable.

El margen bruto de la venta fue del 15%.

The gross margin on the sale was 15%.

Information vs. Physical Spread

A common mistake is using a word for physical spread (like 'distribución' or 'penetración') when you mean the spread of information or news. For information, focus on words like 'corrió', 'difusión', or 'expansión'.

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