Spanish word

conformidad

Pronunciation

IPA/konfoɾmiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounaccordance

Example

El contrato está en conformidad con las normas.

The contract is in accordance with the regulations.

Illustration for conformidad (accordance)

More examples

Necesitamos la conformidad del grupo antes de continuar.

We need the group's consent before continuing.

Core concept

Verified match to a regulation or specification.

Similar words

acuerdo: Arises when people or groups adopt the same decision after negotiation or discussion.
concordancia: Demonstrates literal agreement between items, such as matching facts, numbers, or phrasing.
cumplimiento: Meets duties and obligations by carrying out what rules or agreements require.
coincidencia: Produces an accidental overlap of outcomes or particulars without causal connection.

Definition in Spanish

Ajuste comprobable de una cosa respecto a unas reglas o especificaciones, implicando que cumple lo exigido.

Word origin

From Latin conformitas (con- 'together' + forma 'shape'), via Spanish conformar plus the suffix -idad to mean the state of matching a prescribed form.

Usage tips

  • Common in legal and technical texts; use the fixed phrase 'en conformidad con' or 'mostrar conformidad', and prefer 'de acuerdo con' or 'cumple con' in everyday speech.

Other meanings

  • conformancenoun
  • compliancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • conformarmake conformverb
  • conformaciónformationnoun

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