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"Acudir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to go to", and "asistir a" is a phrase which is often translated as "to attend". Learn more about the difference between "acudir" and "asistir a" below.
acudir(
ah
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koo
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deer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to attend)
a. to go to
No podemos acudir a la fiesta debido a un compromiso previo.We can't go to the party due to a prior commitment.
2. (to consult)
a. to turn to
Cada vez que tiene dudas, acude a su madre para que la aconseje.Whenever she's in doubt, she turns to her mother for advice.
a. to come
Cuando ella vio la foto, muchos recuerdos acudieron a su mente.When she saw the picture, many memories came to mind.
asistir a(
ah
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sees
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teer
ah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (to observe)
a. to witness
La nueva generación está asistiendo al final de una era de seguridad económica.The new generation is witnessing the end of an era of economic security.
