Verb
/distriˈβiɾ/
"Distribuir" is a commonly used verb in the Spanish language meaning "to distribute" or "to allocate." It is often used in both oral and written contexts, describing the action of dividing and distributing resources, goods, or information among various recipients. The word is frequently utilized in general situations (such as sharing snacks), economic contexts (like distributing funds or resources), and legal terminology (such as distributing property or shares).
"Distribuir" is moderately frequent in everyday Spanish conversations as well as in written discourse, particularly in economic and legal documents.
Distribuir el presupuesto de manera equitativa es fundamental para el éxito del proyecto.
(Distributing the budget evenly is essential for the project's success.)
La organización se dedica a distribuir ayuda alimentaria a las comunidades necesitadas.
(The organization is dedicated to distributing food aid to needy communities.)
Es importante saber cómo distribuir las tareas entre los miembros del equipo.
(It is important to know how to distribute tasks among the team members.)
"Distribuir" is not typically featured in well-known idiomatic expressions; however, here are some phrases where the verb can be contextualized effectively:
Distribuir responsabilidades
(To distribute responsibilities)
Es esencial distribuir responsabilidades para garantizar el buen funcionamiento del departamento.
(It is essential to distribute responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the department.)
Distribuir tiempo y recursos
(To distribute time and resources)
Debemos aprender a distribuir tiempo y recursos de manera eficiente para maximizar nuestra productividad.
(We must learn to distribute time and resources efficiently to maximize our productivity.)
Distribuir bienes
(To distribute goods)
La empresa se encarga de distribuir bienes a los comercios de la región.
(The company is responsible for distributing goods to the local businesses.)
Distribuir información
(To distribute information)
Es importante distribuir información precisa y clara a los empleados sobre los cambios en la política de la empresa.
(It is important to distribute accurate and clear information to employees about changes in company policy.)
"Distribuir" comes from the Latin "distribuere," which is composed of "dis-" (meaning "apart") and "tribuere" (meaning "to assign or give"). The evolution of the word reflects its use in social and economic contexts where allocation and division are necessary.
Synonyms: - Asignar (to assign) - Repartir (to share or divide) - Dividir (to divide)
Antonyms: - Retener (to retain) - Acumular (to accumulate) - Guardar (to keep)