Spanish Conversation · Level 96
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Spanish word
acorde
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈkoɾðe/
Meaning
- adjectivein agreement
Example
Su opinión es acorde con la mía.
His opinion is in agreement with mine.
More examples
Actuamos acorde a las instrucciones dadas.
We acted in accordance with the instructions given.
Core concept
Two interlocking gears turning together.
Common phrases
estar acorde con
be in agreement with
acorde a
in accordance with
Similar words
congruente: Correspond in substance or result to another item, yielding the same conclusion.
coherente: Stick to a logical progression, so statements hang together sensibly.
compatible: Be compatible in kind or condition so they can be used together safely and easily.
apropiado: Be suitable for the context or aim, having the proper tone or function.
Definition in Spanish
Que concuerda o resulta apropiado respecto a algo; suele emplearse con la preposición 'con' para indicar correspondencia.
Word origin
From Latin ad- 'to' + cor 'heart', originally 'to bring hearts together', which developed into a sense of being in harmony or agreement with something.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses 'acorde con' to say that one thing matches or fits another, while 'de acuerdo' is normally used to express personal agreement.
Other meanings
- appropriateadjective
- chordnoun
Opposites
- discordantediscordantadjective
- incongruenteincongruentadjective