consentimiento

kon-sen-tee-MYEN-tohkon.sen.tiˈmjen.to

“consentimiento” means “consent” in Spanish (Agreement or permission for something to happen).

consent, agreement

Also: permission

NounmB1

Two distinct hands gently meeting in the center, palm-to-palm, symbolizing mutual agreement or consent.

📝 In Action

Necesitas el consentimiento de tus padres para viajar.

You need your parents' consent to travel.

El médico obtuvo el consentimiento escrito del paciente antes de la cirugía.

The doctor obtained the patient's written consent before the surgery.

Su silencio no implica consentimiento.

His silence does not imply agreement/consent.

Word Connections

Synonyms

acuerdo (agreement)
permiso (permission)
aprobación (approval)

Antonyms

rechazo (rejection)
negación (denial)

Common Collocations

dar el consentimiento – to give consent
consentimiento informado – informed consent (legal/medical term)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "consentimiento" in Spanish:

agreement→consent→permission→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: consentimiento

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase correctly asks for authorization?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

consentir(to consent; to spoil (a child)) — Verb

consentido(spoiled (child); agreed upon) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

sentimiento movimiento

📚 Etymology▼

It comes from the Spanish verb *consentir* (to consent). This word traces back to the Latin verb *consentire*, which literally meant 'to feel together' or 'to agree in sentiment.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

English: consentPortuguese: consentimentoItalian: consenso

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'permiso' and 'consentimiento'?

Both mean 'permission,' but 'consentimiento' is typically used for serious, formal, or legal matters (like medical procedures or contracts), while 'permiso' is used for everyday requests (like permission to leave the table).

How do I say 'to give consent'?

The most common way is to use the verb 'dar': 'dar el consentimiento'.