Spanish word

coordinar

Pronunciation

IPA/kooɾðiˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcoordinate

Example

Tenemos que coordinar la hora de salida.

We have to coordinate the departure time.

Illustration for coordinar (coordinate)

More examples

¿Puedes coordinar una reunión con el equipo mañana?

Can you coordinate a meeting with the team tomorrow?

Core concept

Pieces of a plan adjusted so they fit and function as one.

Common phrases

  • coordinar una reunión

    coordinate a meeting

  • coordinar la hora

    coordinate the time

  • coordinar los detalles

    coordinate the details

Similar words

organizar: Arranges and structures an event or items into a clear, ordered setup.
programar: Allocates specific times for tasks or events, placing them on a schedule.
concertar: Negotiates with someone to set a particular time or agreed-upon terms.
planificar: Prepares a step-by-step outline and methods beforehand to guide action toward a goal.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que personas, horarios o tareas se ajusten entre sí para funcionar conjuntamente.

Word origin

Derived from Latin co- 'together' plus ordinare 'to put in order' through the verb coordinare, which entered Spanish with the sense of matching elements so they work together.

Usage tips

  • When people adjust plans together, Spanish commonly uses reflexive or plural forms (nos coordinamos, se coordinó) to show the parties arranged themselves.

Other meanings

  • arrangeverb
  • alignverb

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