acudo

Acudo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb acudir. The base verb means to go to or attend a place, to turn to someone for help or information, or more broadly to respond to a call, summons, or need. It is commonly used in contexts such as going to a location, answering a request, or seeking assistance.

Etymology and usage notes: acudir derives from Latin accurrere, meaning to run toward or hasten to. In modern Spanish, acudir is often used with the preposition a to indicate the target of the action (acudir a alguien, acudir a un lugar). It can convey immediacy or purpose, as in attending an event, consulting a professional, or complying with a summons. It is distinct from asistir, which in some contexts means to be present at an event, whereas acudir emphasizes the act of going toward or responding to a need.

Conjugation and forms: as a regular -ir verb, acudir follows standard patterns in many tenses, with acudo as the first-person singular present. Other common forms include acudes, acude, acudimos, acudís, acuden in the present indicative, and predictable endings in past and future tenses (e.g., acudí, acudiste, acudió; acudiré, acudirás, acudirá, etc.). The word acudo mainly appears in present-tense constructions focusing on the speaker’s current action or intention.

Examples of usage: Yo acudo al médico cada vez que lo necesito. La empresa acude a un despacho legal para resolver el contrato. Cuando llamó la emergencia, acudimos de inmediato. Acudir a alguien puede also imply pedir ayuda o asesoría.

See also: acudir (verb) for broader forms and related expressions; phrases such as acudir al rescate, acudir a la justicia, acudir a una cita.