Spanish Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Spanish word
acordar
Pronunciation
IPA/akoɾˈðaɾ/
Meaning
- verbagree
Example
Los dos acordaron empezar mañana.
Both agreed to start tomorrow.
More examples
¿Podemos acordar una hora para la reunión?
Can we set a time for the meeting?
Core concept
Two people signing the same contract together.
Common phrases
acordar una hora
set a time
acordar un plan
agree on a plan
acordar los detalles
settle the details
Similar words
ponerse de acuerdo: Comes to a casual agreement through talking, typical in spoken language.
convenir: Agrees to specific conditions or terms, especially practical arrangements.
concordar: Holds the same opinion or judgment on a topic.
Definition in Spanish
Tomar una decisión conjunta sobre un asunto y establecer condiciones o arreglos que todas las partes aceptan.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin accordare (ad- 'to' + cor 'heart'), originally 'bring hearts together', and the same root yields Spanish acuerdo for a joint decision.
Usage tips
- Acordarse is the reflexive verb meaning 'to remember', while ponerse de acuerdo is the common informal alternative to acordar in everyday speech.