partícipes

Partícipes is the plural form of partícipe, a Spanish noun that means participant or holder of an interest. The term is used across Spanish-speaking jurisdictions to denote people or entities that take part in a process, contract, organization, or venture, or who hold a stake or right in something. The precise legal or social meaning of partícipes varies by context and jurisdiction.

In business and finance, partícipes are those who hold participations or stakes in a company, fund, or project. Depending on the legal form, they may be called shareholders, members, or partners, but the emphasis is on participation and rights to profits, votes, or assets.

In civil and criminal law, partícipes can have different senses. In civil contexts, a partícipe can be a party to a contract or agreement, a co-contractor, or a beneficiary. In criminal law, a partícipe is anyone who participates in the commission of a crime, including authors, co-authors, or accessories.

In research, education, and social programs, participants are often referred to as partícipes, highlighting their role in data collection, studies, or program activities.

Etymology: partícipes derives from partícipe, which traces to Latin participare, meaning to share in or take part. The term remains widely used in Spanish to emphasize involvement or stake across diverse fields.