The Present Tense of Compartir is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur regularly or habitually. For example, Compartimos el almuerzo con nuestros amigos. (We share lunch with our friends.)

Compartir is a regular -ir verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Compartir (to share) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Compartir generally means to share or divide something with others, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To share: This is the most common meaning, referring to giving a portion of something to others. For example, Compartimos la pizza entre amigos (We share the pizza among friends).

To disclose: It can also mean to reveal or make something known. For example, Comparto mis sentimientos con mi pareja (I share my feelings with my partner).

To spread: In some contexts, it means to disseminate or circulate information. For example, Comparto noticias en las redes sociales (I share news on social media).

To experience together: It can refer to jointly participating in an activity or moment. For example, Compartimos un momento especial en la boda (We share a special moment at the wedding).

To divide (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to split or divide something, often referring to costs or expenses. For example, Compartimos la cuenta del restaurante (We split the restaurant bill).

To have in common (idiomatic): In some expressions, it implies sharing or having something in common with someone else. For example, Compartimos los mismos intereses (We share the same interests).

Examples

Examples of Compartir in the Present Tense

Mis amigos y yo compartimos un apartamento en el centro de la ciudad. (My friends and I share an apartment in the city center.)

¿Compartes tus apuntes de clase con tus compañeros? (Do you share your class notes with your classmates?)

En las redes sociales, comparto fotos de mis viajes con mi familia. (On social media, I share photos of my travels with my family.)

Los miembros del equipo comparten ideas para mejorar el proyecto. (The team members share ideas to improve the project.)

¿Por qué no compartimos un postre después de la cena? (Why don’t we share a dessert after dinner?)

En la oficina, comparte sus conocimientos con los nuevos empleados. (At the office, she shares her knowledge with the new employees.)

Los niños comparten sus juguetes en el parque infantil. (The children share their toys at the playground.)

¿Compartes mi opinión sobre el cambio climático? (Do you share my opinion on climate change?)

En la cultura latinoamericana, compartimos la comida en reuniones familiares. (In Latin American culture, we share food at family gatherings.)

Mi hermana y yo compartimos un coche para ir al trabajo. (My sister and I share a car to go to work.)

Los artistas comparten su música en plataformas de streaming. (Artists share their music on streaming platforms.)

¿Compartes la emoción por el próximo concierto? (Do you share the excitement for the upcoming concert?)

En la clase de yoga, compartimos nuestras experiencias de meditación. (In the yoga class, we share our meditation experiences.)

Los vecinos comparten un jardín comunitario en el edificio. (The neighbors share a community garden in the building.)

¿Compartes mi pasión por la cocina? (Do you share my passion for cooking?)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Compartir (to share) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.