coincide
/koyn-SEE-deh/
coincides
When two events happen at the same time, they coincide.
coincide(Verb)
coincides
?happens at the same time
matches up
?lines up visually or temporally
,falls on
?a date or event
📝 In Action
Mi cumpleaños siempre coincide con el festival de verano.
A2My birthday always coincides with the summer festival.
El punto rojo coincide exactamente con la marca azul.
B1The red dot matches up exactly with the blue mark.
💡 Grammar Points
Verb Form Explained
"Coincide" is the 'he/she/it' form of the verb 'coincidir' in the present tense, used to talk about actions happening now or facts that are generally true.
⭐ Usage Tips
Always Needs 'Con'
When talking about two things matching up, you almost always need the word 'con' (with) right after 'coincide': 'El evento coincide con la lluvia' (The event coincides with the rain).
When people share the same opinion, they coincide or agree.
coincide(Verb)
agrees
?shares the same opinion
is consistent
?information or data
,is in agreement
?views or testimonies
📝 In Action
Mi opinión no siempre coincide con la de mi jefe.
B1My opinion doesn't always agree with my boss's.
La evidencia que presenta coincide con lo que vimos.
B2The evidence he presents is consistent with what we saw.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Confuse with 'Agree'
Mistake: "Using 'coincide' to mean 'agree' in a conversational sense, like 'Sí, yo coincido.'"
Correction: While correct, 'Estar de acuerdo' (Estoy de acuerdo) is much more natural and common for simple conversational agreement. 'Coincidir' is often used when comparing two ideas or facts.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: coincide
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'coincide' to mean 'agree in opinion'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'coincide' instead of 'es igual' (it is the same)?
'Coincide' is best used when you talk about two separate things meeting, lining up, or agreeing, especially regarding time, location, or ideas. 'Es igual' is used for general comparison (e.g., 'The color is the same').