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acudir

to go (to)

verb ah-koo-DEER Less Common
Travel & Places Movement

Origin: From Latin accurrere (to run toward).

Also means

to attend

Usage Note

Acudir implies going somewhere in response to a call, need, or appointment — it is not interchangeable with ir for casual movement. Acudir a una cita means 'to attend an appointment'; acudir en ayuda de alguien means 'to come to someone's aid'. It typically takes a + destination or event.

Examples

"Muchos fans acudieron al concierto."

Natural Translation

Many fans went to the concert.

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