de parte de (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"De parte de" is a prepositional phrase in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/ de ˈpaɾte ðe /

Translation Options into English

1. On behalf of
2. From
3. By the part of

Meaning and Usage

"De parte de" is commonly used in Spanish to express that a message, action, or gesture is being made on behalf of someone else. It conveys the idea of representation or delegation. This phrase is widely used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in formal situations like business communications, letters, and discussions.

Example Sentences

1. "Estoy aquí de parte de la empresa para entregarles los documentos."
   "I am here on behalf of the company to deliver the documents."

2. "Ella me dio este mensaje de parte de su madre."
   "She gave me this message from her mother."

3. "La carta fue enviada de parte de los miembros del club."
   "The letter was sent on behalf of the members of the club."

Idiomatic Expressions

"De parte de" can form part of various idiomatic expressions or phrases. Here are a few examples:

1. "De parte de quien"
   "On behalf of whom"

2. Example: "¿De parte de quien viene?"
   "On behalf of whom are you coming?"

3. "De parte de Dios"
   "On behalf of God"

4. Example: "Esto es un mensaje de parte de Dios."
   "This is a message on behalf of God."

5. "Hacer algo de parte de alguien"
   "To do something on behalf of someone"

6. Example: "Voy a hacer esto de parte de mi amigo."
   "I am going to do this on behalf of my friend."

Etymology

The phrase "de parte de" is made up of the word "parte" which comes from the Latin "partem," meaning portion or part. The preposition "de" means "of" in Spanish, indicating the connection or relationship to the stated "parte."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• En nombre de (in the name of)

• A nombre de (in the name of)

• Antonyms:

• Individualmente (individually)
• Personalmente (personally)