VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
participar
to participate
First introduced in Chapter 1 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use participar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see participar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo participo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to participate when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta participar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates participate slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does participar mean in Spanish?
to participate (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use participar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is participar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.