Spanish Conversation · Level 146
30 words
Spanish word
cuadrar
Pronunciation
IPA/kwaˈðɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbwork
Example
¿Te cuadra venir el viernes por la tarde?
Does Friday afternoon work for you?
More examples
Si todo cuadra, confirmo la cita.
If everything fits, I'll confirm the appointment.
Core concept
A time slot that fits into someone's schedule.
Common phrases
te cuadra
works for you
cuadra con mi agenda
fits my schedule
hacer cuadrar
make it work
Similar words
venir: Comes at a good time or under acceptable circumstances so a proposal is welcome.
quedar: Aligns with someone's schedule so an appointment or plan can be fixed.
convenir: Brings benefit or convenience to parties, making the option appropriate.
Definition in Spanish
Que una propuesta, hora o plan encaje en la disponibilidad de alguien, es decir, que sea posible para esa persona.
Word origin
Latin quadrāre 'to make square' and quadratus 'square' produced a figurative idea of aligning parts, which in Spanish became cuadrar meaning to make a plan fit someone's availability.
Usage tips
- The casual question '¿Te cuadra...?' asks whether a time or plan works for someone, and 'No me cuadra' can also mean that something does not add up logically.