Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
concertar
Pronunciation
IPA/konθeɾˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcoordinate
Example
Tenemos que concertar los horarios.
We have to coordinate the schedules.
More examples
Hemos logrado concertar los horarios con todos los participantes.
We have managed to coordinate the schedules with all the participants.
Core concept
Hands joining to set a meeting date on a shared calendar.
Common phrases
concertar los horarios
coordinate schedules
concertar una cita previa
arrange an appointment
concertar condiciones
agree on terms
Similar words
acordar: Reach a mutual decision or agreement on a proposal or issue.
arreglar: Make practical preparations and put procedures in order.
fijar: Fix a definite date, time, or condition.
organizar: Plan the overall structure, schedule, and logistics of an event.
Definition in Spanish
Organizar o fijar algo mediante el acuerdo o la coordinación entre personas, especialmente citas o arreglos.
Word origin
Built from Latin com- 'together' plus certare 'to contend or strive', with the sense evolving to making joint arrangements, hence 'to coordinate'.
Usage tips
- Implies mutual agreement more than casual organizing, and often signals that parties have agreed on a time or plan rather than merely scheduled it.
Other meanings
- agree onverb
- arrangeverb
Opposites
- cancelarcancelverb
Related words
- concertacióncoordinationnoun
- concertadoagreedadjective