comparta

Comparta is a Spanish verb form derived from compartir, meaning to share. It is most commonly encountered in two grammatical contexts: as the present subjunctive singular form (yo comparta, él comparta) and as the formal imperative for usted (Comparta). Because the spelling is identical in these uses, context determines whether it is a subjunctive or an imperative.

The present subjunctive use appears in subordinate clauses after expressions of necessity, desire, doubt, emotion, or possibility, for example: Es necesario que comparta la información. Quiero que comparta sus ideas. The formal imperative use appears in polite commands or requests, such as: Comparta el informe, por favor.

Conjugation notes: in the present subjunctive, the forms are: yo comparta, tú compartas, él comparta, nosotros compartamos, vosotros compartáis, ellos compartan. The imperative form for usted is comparta, and it is commonly used to address someone in a formal register.

Etymology: compartir comes from Latin compartīre, formed from com- “with, together” and partīre “to divide,” reflecting the sense of distributing or sharing something among people.

Usage considerations: comparta is a formal or formal-subordinate form, and is typically preferred in written Spanish, official communications, or polite conversation. In informal speech, speakers usually use the indicative form comparte or other pronouns and verbs to express similar ideas.

See also: compartir, compartido, subjunctive mood.