consenso
“consenso” means “consensus” in Spanish (a general agreement among a group).
consensus
Also: general agreement
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Después de tres horas, el grupo llegó a un consenso.
B1After three hours, the group reached a consensus.
No hay un consenso general sobre el cambio de horario.
B2There is no general consensus about the schedule change.
La ley fue aprobada por consenso unánime.
C1The law was approved by unanimous consensus.
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Which verb is most commonly paired with 'consenso' to mean 'to reach an agreement'?
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From the Latin 'consensus,' which comes from 'sentire' (to feel) and the prefix 'con-' (together). It literally means 'feeling together' or 'thinking the same way.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'consenso' always masculine?
Yes, 'consenso' is a masculine noun. You should always use masculine articles and adjectives with it, like 'el consenso' or 'un consenso sólido'.
Can I use 'consenso' to talk about a deal with my friend?
While technically possible, it sounds very stiff and formal. For casual plans with friends, 'acuerdo' is much more natural.
What is the difference between 'consenso' and 'unanimidad'?
'Consenso' means a general agreement where everyone's interests are considered, while 'unanimidad' means 100% of the people voted exactly the same way. You can have consensus without everyone being perfectly happy, but unanimity means no one disagreed.