participar

to participate

participar(pahr-tee-see-pahr)

intransitive verb

1. (to take part; often used with "en")

a. to participate

Mi hermano decidió participar en un triatlón.

My brother decided to participate in a triathlon.

b. to take part

Al final yo no participé. ¿Y tú?

In the end, I didn't take part. Did you?

2. (to give to others; used with "de")

a. to share

Participó de su conocimiento para el bien de todos.

She shared her knowledge for the good of all.

3. (finance; used with "en")

a. to have a share

Carlos Slim participa en varias empresas.

Carlos Slim has shares in several companies.

transitive verb

4. (to notify)

a. to inform

Les quiero participar los acontecimientos más recientes.

I want to inform you of the latest developments.