Spanish Conversation · Level 71
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Spanish word
coincidir
Pronunciation
IPA/koinθiˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbmatch
Example
Nuestros horarios coinciden mañana.
Our schedules match tomorrow.
More examples
Ayer coincidí con mi antiguo profesor en el supermercado.
Yesterday I ran into my former teacher at the supermarket.
Core concept
Two wall clocks showing the same time.
Common phrases
coincidir con alguien
run into someone
coincidir con el calendario
coincide with the calendar
coincidir por casualidad
coincide by chance
Similar words
concordar: People's opinions or statements are in agreement.
corresponder: One thing corresponds to another by matching role or content.
encajar: Parts fit together because their shape or nature matches.
cuadrar: A timetable or account lines up neatly with the overall facts.
Definition in Spanish
Ocurrir o existir de forma simultánea o equivalente en tiempo, lugar o característica; también referirse a encontrarse por azar con otra persona.
Word origin
From Latin coincidere 'fall together', from con- 'together' + incidere 'to fall', giving the sense of things happening at the same time or matching.
Usage tips
- Spanish often uses coincidir con to mark meeting someone or overlapping schedules and coincidir en to mark agreement of opinions, though usage overlaps in practice.
Other meanings
- coincideverb
- meetverb
Opposites
- disentirdisagreeverb
- discrepardifferverb
Related words
- coincidenciacoincidencenoun
- coincidencialcoincidentaladjective