Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
concerniente
Pronunciation
IPA/konθeɾˈnjente/
Meaning
- adjectiveconcerning
Example
El documento concerniente al contrato está aquí.
The document concerning the contract is here.
More examples
Dime lo concerniente a la reunión y me organizo.
Tell me the matters concerning the meeting and I'll make arrangements.
Core concept
An arrow from a topic label pointing to related paragraphs.
Common phrases
lo concerniente a
matters concerning
Similar words
relativo: Expresses a general relation to a particular matter in a neutral, descriptive way.
relacionado: Indicates that something is connected or tied to another thing, implying an actual link.
pertinente: Marks something as appropriate and directly relevant to the specific case or issue.
referente: Relates to a specific subject or topic, often used as referente a.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo a algo; indica relación o referencia a un tema.
Word origin
It is the adjectival form of Spanish concernir, borrowed through Old French concerner and ultimately from Latin com- + cernĕre 'to sift', giving the sense 'relating to'.
Usage tips
- Common in formal or legal texts, it frequently appears as concerniente a, while in casual speech speakers prefer sobre or con respecto a for clearer phrasing.
Other meanings
- regardingadjective
Opposites
- ajenounrelatedadjective
- irrelevanteirrelevantadjective