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asistir

to attend; to assist

verb ah-sees-TEER Less Common
People & Society Education

Origin: From Latin assistere (to stand by, help).

Usage Note

Asistir is a false friend: its primary meaning is 'to attend' (asistir a una reunión = to attend a meeting), not 'to assist' — that is ayudar. However, asistir a alguien does exist in a medical or formal register meaning 'to attend to' or 'to assist' someone, adding to the potential confusion. The noun asistencia covers both attendance and assistance.

Examples

"Todos asistieron a la conferencia."

Natural Translation

Everyone attended the conference.

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