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coherencia

ko-eh-REHN-syah/koeˈɾenθja/

“coherencia” means “coherence” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

coherence

Also: consistency
NounfB2
A row of colorful building blocks perfectly aligned and connected in a straight line.

📝 In Action

Tu argumento tiene mucha coherencia.

B1

Your argument has a lot of coherence.

Falta coherencia entre los párrafos de este ensayo.

B2

There is a lack of coherence between the paragraphs of this essay.

El plan del gobierno carece de coherencia interna.

C1

The government's plan lacks internal consistency.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • congruencia (congruence)
  • lógica (logic)

Antonyms

  • incoherencia (incoherence)
  • contradicción (contradiction)

Common Collocations

  • coherencia textual – textual coherence
  • falta de coherencia – lack of coherence

integrity

Also: constancy
NounfB2
A person walking along a solid, straight path that matches the direction of their footprints.

📝 In Action

Admiro su coherencia; siempre hace lo que dice.

B2

I admire his integrity; he always does what he says.

Es importante mantener la coherencia personal.

B1

It is important to maintain personal consistency.

No hay coherencia en sus actos.

B2

There is no consistency in his actions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • hipocresía (hypocrisy)
  • inconstancia (inconstancy)

Common Collocations

  • actuar con coherencia – to act with integrity
  • coherencia de vida – consistency of life/lifestyle

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "coherencia" in Spanish:

coherence→consistency→constancy→integrity→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: coherencia

Question 1 of 3

If a speaker is jumping between random topics that don't relate, what is their speech lacking?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
coherente(coherent/consistent) — Adjective
coherentemente(coherently) — Adverb
incoherencia(incoherence) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'cohaerentia', which comes from 'cohaerere' meaning 'to stick together' or 'to be united'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: coherenceFrench: cohérenceItalian: coerenza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'coherencia' the same as 'consistencia'?

Not exactly. Use 'coherencia' for logic and behavior. Use 'consistencia' for the physical feel of things (like a thick soup) or for the frequency of an event.

Can I use 'coherencia' to mean 'regularity'?

No. If you want to say someone goes to the gym consistently, you should use 'constancia' or 'regularidad'.

Is this a formal word?

It is neutral. While you'll hear it in serious discussions, it is also used in everyday life to point out when something doesn't make sense.