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conformidad

kon-for-mee-DAHD/koɱfoɾmiˈðað/

agreement, compliance

Also: approval, accordance
NounfB2formal
Two people shaking hands with warm smiles against a simple blue background.

📝 In Action

Expresó su conformidad con los términos del contrato.

B2

He expressed his agreement with the terms of the contract.

Actuamos de conformidad con la ley.

C1

We are acting in compliance with the law.

Necesitamos la conformidad de todos los socios para proceder.

B2

We need the approval of all the partners to proceed.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • disconformidad (disagreement)
  • oposición (opposition)

Common Collocations

  • de conformidad con – in accordance with / in compliance with
  • mostrar conformidad – to show agreement
  • dar su conformidad – to give one's approval

resignation, acceptance

Also: patience
NounfC1
A person sitting peacefully on a bench in the rain, holding an umbrella with a calm expression.

📝 In Action

Aceptó su destino con mucha conformidad.

C1

He accepted his fate with great resignation.

Hay que afrontar las dificultades con paciencia y conformidad.

C1

One must face difficulties with patience and acceptance.

Su rostro reflejaba una extraña conformidad ante la derrota.

C2

His face reflected a strange acceptance in the face of defeat.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • resignación (resignation)
  • aceptación (acceptance)
  • estoicismo (stoicism)

Antonyms

  • rebeldía (rebelliousness)
  • protesta (protest)

Common Collocations

  • con resignación y conformidad – with resignation and acceptance

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conformidad

Question 1 of 3

Which phrase is correct for saying 'according to the rules'?

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👥 Word Family▼
conformar(to conform / to make up / to satisfy) — Verb
conforme(satisfied / according to) — Adjective
conformista(conformist) — Adjective
disconformidad(disagreement) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'conformitas', which comes from 'con-' (together) and 'formis' (shape). It originally meant having the same shape or form as something else.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: conformityFrench: conformitéPortuguese: conformidade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'conformidad' a false friend for 'comfort'?

Yes! This is a very common mistake. 'Comfort' (physical ease) is 'comodidad'. 'Conformidad' means agreement or resignation.

When should I use 'acuerdo' instead of 'conformidad'?

Use 'acuerdo' for general agreement in daily life. Use 'conformidad' when you want to sound more formal, legalistic, or when you mean 'compliance'.

Does it have a plural form?

Yes, 'conformidades' exists, but it's very rare. Most of the time, we use the singular form even when talking about several people's agreement.