Spanish word

correspondiente

Pronunciation

IPA/koresponˈdjente/

Meaning

  • adjectivecorresponding

Example

Selecciona la opción correspondiente.

Select the corresponding option.

Illustration for correspondiente (corresponding)

More examples

Revisa el importe correspondiente antes de pagar.

Check the corresponding amount before paying.

Core concept

A counterpart that fills the same role in a paired set.

Common phrases

  • importe correspondiente

    corresponding amount

  • factura correspondiente

    corresponding invoice

Similar words

respectivo: Names each respective item in order or group as the one tied to that position.
apropiado: Is appropriate for a particular context or practical purpose.
adecuado: Is judged fitting according to certain requirements or expected standards.
relacionado: Is connected or linked with something else in subject, cause, or content.

Definition in Spanish

Que corresponde o equivale a otra cosa por relación o función.

Word origin

The adjective comes from the verb corresponder, which comes from Latin correspondēre (com- 'together' + respondēre 'answer'), and the suffix -iente turns it into an adjective.

Usage tips

  • Often used with the preposition 'a' as 'correspondiente a' to mean 'corresponding to', and it agrees in number (correspondiente / correspondientes) while the singular -e is the same for both genders.

Other meanings

  • equivalentadjective

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