corresponde
/koh-rres-POHN-deh/
corresponds
This image shows how one item 'corresponds' (corresponde) to another, matching the information exactly.
corresponde(Verb)
corresponds
?to match information
,matches
?to agree with
coincides
?to be the same
📝 In Action
El número de cuenta corresponde al nombre del cliente.
B1The account number corresponds to the client's name.
Su versión de los hechos no corresponde con la realidad.
B2His version of the events does not match reality.
💡 Grammar Points
Verb Form
This is the 'él/ella/usted' form in the present tense. It is used when the subject is singular (he, she, it, or the formal 'you').
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'A'
When meaning 'to match' or 'to agree with', 'corresponder' almost always requires the preposition 'a' (corresponde A algo).
The chef's uniform 'is appropriate' (corresponde) for the setting, showing suitability.
corresponde(Verb)
is appropriate
?to be suitable or fitting
,is proper
?to follow rules or etiquette
is fitting
?in a formal setting
📝 In Action
No corresponde que hablemos de esto en público.
B2It is not appropriate for us to talk about this in public.
Corresponde dar las gracias al anfitrión.
C1It is proper to thank the host.
💡 Grammar Points
Impersonal Use
In this sense, 'corresponde' often acts impersonally, meaning 'it is proper' or 'it is fitting,' usually followed by 'que' and a verb in the special subjunctive form (e.g., 'No corresponde QUE hablemos...').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Subjunctive Required
Mistake: "Es correcto decir: 'Corresponde que tú hablas'."
Correction: You must use the special verb form (subjunctive) after 'corresponde que': 'Corresponde que tú hables'.
Watering the plant 'is the responsibility of' (corresponde) the child.
corresponde(Verb)
is the responsibility of
?to be someone's duty
,falls to
?to be assigned to
is incumbent upon
?formal duty
,belongs to
?in terms of jurisdiction/duty
📝 In Action
La decisión final corresponde al director del departamento.
B2The final decision is the responsibility of the department director.
A mí no me corresponde juzgar su conducta.
C1It is not my place (or responsibility) to judge his behavior.
💡 Grammar Points
Focus on the Receiver
When used in this sense, the person or group who has the duty is marked by the preposition 'a' (e.g., 'Corresponde A la policía...' It is the police's duty...).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This meaning is often heard in news reports, legal documents, or formal business communications.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corresponde
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation best fits the sentence: 'A usted le corresponde abrir la reunión.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'corresponde' and 'es apropiado'?
While both can mean 'is appropriate,' 'corresponde' often carries a stronger sense of formal duty, necessity, or logical connection (like matching a number), whereas 'es apropiado' is generally used for social suitability or general fitness.
Does 'corresponde' mean 'to receive mail'?
No, 'corresponde' (the verb form) means 'to match' or 'is appropriate'. The noun 'correspondencia' means 'mail' or 'correspondence', but the verb itself does not relate to receiving letters.