Spanish Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Spanish word
conciliación
Pronunciation
IPA/konθiljaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounreconciliation
Example
Después de la pelea, finalmente alcanzaron la conciliación.
After the fight, they finally reached reconciliation.
More examples
Para el bien de todos, propusieron buscar la conciliación.
For the good of all, they proposed seeking reconciliation.
Core concept
Two puzzle pieces fitting together.
Common phrases
llegar a la conciliación
reach reconciliation
buscar la conciliación
seek reconciliation
lograr la conciliación
achieve reconciliation
Similar words
acuerdo: Decision or arrangement agreed by two or more parties.
entendimiento: Shared understanding or mutual acceptance reached without formal terms.
arreglo: Practical settlement that resolves a conflict or calms a dispute.
pacto: Formal agreement between parties that creates binding commitments.
Definition in Spanish
Acción y efecto de conciliar diferencias: llegar a un acuerdo, armonizar posturas o compatibilizar obligaciones distintas.
Word origin
It comes from Latin conciliātiō via conciliare 'bring together', with the sense of harmonizing differing obligations or interests.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include conciliación laboral and conciliación familiar, where the word often refers to policies or arrangements that reconcile work and family responsibilities.