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coherente

ko-er-EN-te/koeˈɾente/

“coherente” means “consistent” in Spanish (behavior or ideas that match up).

consistent

Also: coherent, logical
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📝 In Action

Su discurso fue muy coherente y todos lo entendieron.

B1

His speech was very coherent and everyone understood it.

Tienes que ser coherente con lo que dices y lo que haces.

B2

You have to be consistent with what you say and what you do.

No me parece un plan coherente para la empresa.

B1

It doesn't seem like a logical plan for the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lógico (logical)
  • congruente (congruent/consistent)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ser coherente – to be consistent
  • un argumento coherente – a coherent argument
  • de manera coherente – in a consistent way

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "coherente" in Spanish:

coherent→consistent→logical→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: coherente

Question 1 of 3

If a politician says they love the environment but drives a gas-guzzling truck, their actions are NOT...

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
coherencia(consistency/coherence) — Noun
coherentemente(coherently) — Adverb
incoherente(incoherent) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'cohaerentis,' which means 'sticking together' or 'connected.' It combines 'co-' (together) and 'haerere' (to stick).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: coherentFrench: cohérentItalian: coerente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'coherente' always a positive thing?

Usually, yes. It implies that something is well-organized, logical, or that a person has integrity.

Can I use 'coherente' for a physical object?

No, 'coherente' is used for abstract things like ideas, speeches, plans, or personality. For physical things that stick together, we use other words like 'compacto' or 'sólido'.

How do I say 'inconsistent'?

Just add the prefix 'in-' to the front: 'incoherente'.