Meaning
To divide and distribute food.
Cultural Background
The 'Ley Rider' is a famous law in Spain that changed how people who 'reparten comida' are employed, giving them more rights as staff members rather than freelancers. In Mexico, 'repartir comida' is common during 'posadas' (Christmas parties), where traditional foods like tamales are distributed to all guests by the hosts. The term 'delivery' is used for the service, but 'repartidor' is the person. During economic crises, 'comedores populares' (community kitchens) are vital for 'repartir comida' to the neighborhood. In many Colombian cities, 'repartidores' on small motorcycles are a constant sight. It's a very common first job for young people and immigrants.
The 'Among' Rule
Always use 'entre' if you are dividing food among a group of people. 'Repartir entre nosotros'.
Delivery vs. Sharing
Remember that 'repartir' is about the movement of food, not the enjoyment of it. Don't say 'repartir' for a romantic dinner!
Meaning
To divide and distribute food.
The 'Among' Rule
Always use 'entre' if you are dividing food among a group of people. 'Repartir entre nosotros'.
Delivery vs. Sharing
Remember that 'repartir' is about the movement of food, not the enjoyment of it. Don't say 'repartir' for a romantic dinner!
Job Vocabulary
If you are looking for a job, search for 'ofertas de repartidor'. It's the most common way to find delivery work.
The Host's Duty
In many Spanish-speaking homes, it's considered polite to wait for the host to 'repartir' before you start eating.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'repartir' in the present tense.
Mi primo _______ comida con su bicicleta todos los días.
The subject is 'mi primo' (he), so we use the third-person singular form 'reparte'.
Choose the most natural phrase for a volunteer at a food bank.
Mañana voy al centro para...
'Repartir' is the correct verb for charitable distribution.
Complete the dialogue between two roommates.
A: ¿Quién va a _______ la pizza? B: Yo lo hago, tú busca los refrescos.
In the context of a pizza already being there, 'repartir' refers to serving the slices.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
'El gobierno decidió repartir comida tras el huracán.'
The context of a 'hurricane' and 'government' points to large-scale aid.
Use the gerund form of 'repartir'.
Llegó tarde porque estaba _______ comida en el otro barrio.
The structure 'estaba + [verb]' requires the gerund form.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
Repartir vs. Compartir
Practice Bank
5 exercisesMi primo _______ comida con su bicicleta todos los días.
The subject is 'mi primo' (he), so we use the third-person singular form 'reparte'.
Mañana voy al centro para...
'Repartir' is the correct verb for charitable distribution.
A: ¿Quién va a _______ la pizza? B: Yo lo hago, tú busca los refrescos.
In the context of a pizza already being there, 'repartir' refers to serving the slices.
'El gobierno decidió repartir comida tras el huracán.'
The context of a 'hurricane' and 'government' points to large-scale aid.
Llegó tarde porque estaba _______ comida en el otro barrio.
The structure 'estaba + [verb]' requires the gerund form.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes! You can 'repartir' cards, flyers, tasks, or even money. It just means to distribute.
It is a very common job, though often discussed in the context of labor rights and the 'gig economy'.
'Repartir' is more common in daily speech. 'Distribuir' is more formal and used in business or science.
You can say 'reparto de comida' or 'entrega a domicilio'. In many places, 'el delivery' is also used.
Yes, it follows the standard conjugation for -ir verbs in all tenses.
Yes, if you are the one serving them at a party, it's perfectly natural.
In a physical sense, 'reunir' (to gather) or 'recoger' (to collect).
If speaking generally about a job, no: 'repartir comida'. If speaking about a specific meal, yes: 'repartir la comida'.
Usually 'repartir a' (to someone) or 'repartir entre' (among). 'Para' is less common but used for purpose.
Yes, in slang, 'repartir leña' or 'repartir golpes' means to hit or fight.
Related Phrases
repartidor de pizza
specialized formPizza delivery person
pedir a domicilio
similarTo order for home delivery
compartir la mesa
similarTo share the table/meal
distribución de alimentos
specialized formFood distribution
servir la comida
similarTo serve the food
repartir a domicilio
builds onTo deliver to one's home
