concordar
“concordar” means “to match” in Spanish (descriptions or data matching each other).
to match, to coincide
Also: to agree, to tally
📝 In Action
Sus palabras no concuerdan con sus acciones.
A2His words do not match his actions.
Los datos de la policía concuerdan con el informe médico.
B1The police data matches the medical report.
Concuerdo contigo en que necesitamos más tiempo.
B2I agree with you that we need more time.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: concordar
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Which is the correct way to say 'I agree' using concordar?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'concordare', which combines 'con' (together/with) and 'cor/cordis' (heart). It literally means 'to be of one heart' or in harmony.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'concordar' the same as 'acordar'?
Not exactly. 'Acordar' usually means 'to agree on/decide something' (like a meeting time), while 'concordar' means your existing opinions or facts match up.
How do I use this in grammar class?
Teachers use 'concordancia' to talk about how adjectives must match the gender and number of nouns. 'El adjetivo debe concordar con el nombre' (The adjective must agree with the noun).
Is it very formal?
It is slightly more formal than 'estar de acuerdo', but you will still hear it in everyday conversations when people want to be precise about facts matching.