Compartilha

Compartilha is a Portuguese word that functions as a conjugated form of the verb compartilhar, meaning to share. It is the present tense form for ele/ela/você: ele compartilha, ela compartilha, você compartilha. In everyday usage, it is common to see this form in statements such as “ele compartilha conteúdo” (he shares content) or “você compartilha” (you share). In many dialects, particularly Brazilian Portuguese, compartilha can also serve as an informal imperative meaning “Share!” when addressing someone directly, especially in social or marketing contexts. The formal imperative for você would be compartilhe.

Etymology and form: compartilhar is formed from the prefix com- (indicating together) attached to partilhar, a variant of partilhar meaning to share or distribute, ultimately rooted in the Latin partire meaning to divide. Compartilha, as a specific inflected form, arises from this verb family and is widely recognized across lusophone communities.

Usage and context: The word is frequently encountered in digital and social media language, where phrases like “compartilha este vídeo” or “compartilha com seus amigos” are common calls to action. Beyond online use, it appears in everyday conversations and media to describe the act of sharing information, resources, or objects.

See also: compartilhar, compartilhamento, partilhar, partilha.