Spanish Conversation · Level 89
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Spanish word
unanimidad
Pronunciation
IPA/unanimiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noununanimity
Example
Los miembros aprobaron la propuesta por unanimidad.
The members approved the proposal unanimously.
More examples
Hubo unanimidad en el apoyo a la iniciativa.
There was unanimous support for the initiative.
Core concept
A meeting table where every person raises a hand in agreement.
Common phrases
por unanimidad
unanimously
votar por unanimidad
vote unanimously
Similar words
consenso: Agreement reached through group discussion and mutual consent.
acuerdo: Agreement on opinions or terms between parties.
mayoría: Support from more than half of the members.
aprobación: Formal acceptance or official approval of a proposal or decision.
Definition in Spanish
Término que indica que todas las personas de un grupo están de acuerdo.
Word origin
The Spanish word derives from Latin unānimitās 'one mind', formed from unus 'one' and animus 'mind'.
Usage tips
- In votes and formal reports Spanish speakers commonly say por unanimidad, while in everyday speech they usually prefer todos de acuerdo or estamos de acuerdo.