corresponde
“corresponde” means “corresponds” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
corresponds, matches
Also: coincides
📝 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.
is appropriate, is proper
Also: is fitting
📝 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.
is the responsibility of, falls to
Also: is incumbent upon, belongs to
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "corresponde" in Spanish:
belongs to→coincides→corresponds→falls to→is appropriate→is fitting→is proper→matches→✏️ 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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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'corresponder' comes from the Latin prefix 'con-' (meaning 'together' or 'with') combined with 'respondere' (meaning 'to answer' or 'to match'). Therefore, the original idea is 'to answer in kind' or 'to match up with'.
First recorded: Medieval Latin/Early Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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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.