concierne
“concierne” means “concerns” in Spanish (it concerns/relates to).
concerns, affects
Also: is relevant to, is incumbent upon
📝 In Action
Esto concierne directamente a la política de la empresa.
B2This directly concerns the company's policy.
La nueva ley concierne a todos los ciudadanos.
B2The new law affects all citizens.
En lo que concierne al presupuesto, debemos ser cautelosos.
C1As far as the budget is concerned, we must be cautious.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: concierne
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'concierne' in a formal context?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *concernere*, which originally meant 'to sift' or 'to mix together.' Over time, its meaning shifted to 'to relate to,' 'to regard,' or 'to involve,' giving us the modern Spanish usage.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'concierne' the same as 'importa'?
No. While related, 'importa' means 'it matters' or 'it is important.' 'Concierne' means 'it relates to,' 'it involves,' or 'it affects.' While something that concerns you is usually important, the verbs are used differently in Spanish structure.
Can I use 'concierne' in everyday conversation?
You can, but it sounds quite formal. In casual Spanish, people often use 'tiene que ver con' (has to do with) or 'afecta a' (affects) instead of 'concierne.'