correspondiente
“correspondiente” means “corresponding” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
corresponding
Also: respective, matching
📝 In Action
Pon cada libro en su estante correspondiente.
A2Put each book on its corresponding shelf.
Cada pasajero debe ocupar el asiento correspondiente a su billete.
B1Each passenger must take the seat corresponding to their ticket.
Los precios variarán según la categoría correspondiente del hotel.
B2Prices will vary according to the respective category of the hotel.
appropriate
Also: due, relevant
📝 In Action
El director tomará las medidas correspondientes para solucionar el problema.
B2The director will take the appropriate measures to solve the problem.
Recibió el premio correspondiente a su gran esfuerzo.
C1He received the prize due for his great effort.
Para viajar con mascotas, necesitas los permisos correspondientes.
B1To travel with pets, you need the relevant permits.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: correspondiente
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly uses the word for multiple things?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'corresponder', which combines the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'responder' (to answer). It describes things that 'answer' or match each other.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'correspondiente' to describe a person?
Not usually. It is almost always used for things, actions, or concepts that belong to or match something else. If you want to say someone is 'appropriate' for a job, use 'apto' or 'adecuado'.
Does 'correspondiente' change for feminine nouns?
No. Like 'inteligente' or 'grande', it stays the same for both masculine and feminine. Just remember to add an 's' if the noun is plural.
Is it the same as 'correspondencia'?
No. 'Correspondencia' is a noun meaning 'mail' or the act of writing letters. 'Correspondiente' is an adjective used to describe how things match or relate to each other.