coinciden
“coinciden” means “they agree” in Spanish (having the same opinion).
they agree, they match
Also: they overlap, they bump into each other
📝 In Action
Ellos coinciden en que la película fue excelente.
B1They agree that the movie was excellent.
Nuestros horarios no coinciden esta semana.
A2Our schedules don't match (overlap) this week.
Las versiones de los testigos coinciden perfectamente.
B2The witnesses' versions match perfectly.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: coinciden
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If two people have the exact same idea, you would say:
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🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin prefix 'co-' (together) and 'incidere' (to fall into or happen). It literally describes things falling into the same place or time together.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'coinciden' always mean a random coincidence?
Not necessarily! While it can mean a lucky accident (like bumping into a friend), it is more often used to describe things that naturally match up, like two clocks showing the same time or two people having the same opinion.