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desacuerdo

dess-ah-kwer-doh/des.aˈkweɾ.ðo/

“desacuerdo” means “disagreement” in Spanish (a lack of consensus or harmony between people).

disagreement

Also: clash, discord
NounmB1
General
Two people standing back to back looking in opposite directions with crossed arms.

📝 In Action

Hay un pequeño desacuerdo sobre quién debe lavar los platos.

A2

There is a small disagreement about who should wash the dishes.

Los científicos están en desacuerdo sobre la causa del fenómeno.

B1

The scientists are in disagreement about the cause of the phenomenon.

Expresaron su desacuerdo con la nueva ley mediante una protesta.

C1

They expressed their disagreement with the new law through a protest.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar en desacuerdo – to be in disagreement / to disagree
  • manifestar desacuerdo – to express disagreement
  • llegar a un desacuerdo – to reach a point of disagreement

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar en total desacuerdo – to completely disagree with something

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "desacuerdo" in Spanish:

clash→disagreement→discord→

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Quick Quiz: desacuerdo

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How do you say 'I disagree' naturally in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
acuerdo(agreement) — Noun
acordar(to agree / to decide) — Verb
desacordado(discordant / out of tune) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'not' or 'opposite') and the word 'acuerdo' (agreement). 'Acuerdo' comes from the Latin root 'cordis' (heart), so literally, it means 'not of one heart'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: désaccordPortuguese: desacordo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'desacuerdo' stronger than 'discusión'?

Not necessarily. 'Desacuerdo' is the state of not agreeing on an idea, while 'discusión' usually refers to the actual act of talking or arguing about it.

Can I use 'desacuerdo' for things that don't match, like colors?

Usually, we use 'desacuerdo' for opinions and people. For things like colors or styles that don't match, 'desentonar' or 'falta de armonía' is better.

Does this word have a feminine form?

No, 'desacuerdo' is a masculine noun and stays 'el desacuerdo' regardless of who is speaking.