Spanish word

unánime

Pronunciation

IPA/uˈnanime/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunanimous

Example

La resolución fue unánime.

The resolution was unanimous.

Illustration for unánime (unanimous)

More examples

La asamblea otorgó la aprobación unánime al informe.

The assembly gave unanimous approval to the report.

Core concept

A group of people nodding in unison.

Common phrases

  • aprobación unánime

    unanimous approval

  • decisión unánime

    unanimous decision

Similar words

acordado: Participants reach a decision by mutual agreement.
conforme: People accept it without objection.
general: Most people hold the same view.

Definition in Spanish

Señala que todos los miembros de un grupo comparten la misma postura u opinión, sin desacuerdos.

Word origin

It comes from Latin unanimis (unus "one" + animus "mind"), literally 'one mind' and used for complete agreement.

Usage tips

  • The adjective is the same for both genders (unánime) but forms a plural with -s (unánimes), and the written accent on á is mandatory.

Opposites

  • divididodividedadjective

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