coincide
“coincide” means “coincides” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
coincides
Also: matches up, falls on
📝 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.
agrees
Also: is consistent, is in agreement
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence uses 'coincide' to mean 'agree in opinion'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'coincidir' comes from the Late Latin *coincidere*, formed by combining the prefix *co-* (meaning 'together') and the verb *incidere* (meaning 'to fall upon'). It literally means 'to fall upon together,' which perfectly captures the idea of two things meeting at the same time or place.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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').