When you want to say that someone goes to a specific place or event, you can use the verb acudir. It's often used when talking about attending something like a meeting, a party, or even going to a doctor's office. Think of it as a slightly more formal way of saying 'to go' in certain contexts.
For example, you might say, Ella acude a la reunión todos los jueves. (She goes to the meeting every Thursday.) Or if someone needs to go to the hospital, you could say, Él acudió al hospital ayer. (He went to the hospital yesterday.)
Exemplos por nível
Yo acudo a la escuela.
I go to school.
acudir is conjugated in the first person singular.
Ella acude al parque.
She goes to the park.
acudir is conjugated in the third person singular.
Nosotros acudimos a la tienda.
We go to the store.
acudir is conjugated in the first person plural.
Ellos acuden al cine.
They go to the cinema.
acudir is conjugated in the third person plural.
¿Tú acudes a la fiesta?
Do you go to the party?
acudir is conjugated in the second person singular.
Él acude al trabajo.
He goes to work.
acudir is conjugated in the third person singular.
Ustedes acuden a la reunión.
You (plural formal) go to the meeting.
acudir is conjugated in the third person plural (used for 'ustedes').
Siempre acudo a mi casa después del trabajo.
I always go home after work.
acudir is conjugated in the first person singular.
Como usar
When using acudir, think of going to a specific place or event, often with a purpose. It implies attendance or showing up. For example, you acudes to a meeting, a party, or a hospital appointment. It's more formal than simply 'ir' (to go) and suggests a more intentional presence.
A common mistake is using acudir for general movement without a specific destination or purpose, where 'ir' would be more appropriate. For instance, you wouldn't typically say 'Acudo a la tienda' if you're just casually going to the store. Instead, you'd say 'Voy a la tienda.' However, if you are emphasizing going to the store specifically for something, like to attend a sale, then acudir could be used: 'Acudo a la tienda para aprovechar las rebajas.' (I go to the store to take advantage of the sales.)
Teste-se 12 perguntas
Listen to the sentence about going to a birthday party.
Listen to the sentence about going to the supermarket.
Listen to the sentence about someone always going to the library.
Read this aloud:
Voy a acudir al concierto esta noche.
Focus: acudir
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Read this aloud:
¿Vas a acudir a la reunión mañana?
Focus: acudir
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Read this aloud:
Me gusta acudir a los museos los fines de semana.
Focus: acudir
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Yo siempre ___ al trabajo temprano.
The subject is 'Yo' (I), so the verb 'acudir' needs to be conjugated in the first person singular: 'acudo'.
Ella ___ a la fiesta con sus amigos.
The subject is 'Ella' (She), so the verb 'acudir' needs to be conjugated in the third person singular: 'acude'.
Nosotros ___ a la reunión mañana.
The subject is 'Nosotros' (We), so the verb 'acudir' needs to be conjugated in the first person plural: 'acudimos'.
Ellos no ___ a la escuela hoy.
The subject is 'Ellos' (They), so the verb 'acudir' needs to be conjugated in the third person plural: 'acuden'.
Tú ___ al centro comercial a menudo, ¿verdad?
The subject is 'Tú' (You, singular informal), so the verb 'acudir' needs to be conjugated in the second person singular: 'acudes'.
Mis padres siempre ___ a mi rescate.
The subject 'Mis padres' (My parents) is plural, so the verb 'acudir' needs to be conjugated in the third person plural: 'acuden'.
/ 12 correct
Perfect score!
Exemplo
Debemos acudir a la reunión a las diez.
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