discrepancia
“discrepancia” means “discrepancy” in Spanish (lack of agreement between facts or figures).
discrepancy
Also: disagreement, variance
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Hay una pequeña discrepancia entre los dos informes contables.
B1There is a small discrepancy between the two accounting reports.
La discrepancia de opiniones en el equipo dificultó la decisión final.
B2The disagreement in opinions within the team made the final decision difficult.
No puedo explicar la discrepancia entre lo que prometiste y lo que hiciste.
C1I cannot explain the difference between what you promised and what you did.
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Which of these is the most likely context for using 'discrepancia'?
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From the Latin word 'discrepantia,' which originally meant 'sounding differently' or 'discord.' It combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'crepare' (to rattle or crackle).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'discrepancia' the same as 'diferencia'?
They are very close! However, 'discrepancia' implies that the difference shouldn't be there (like an error in numbers) or is part of a formal debate, while 'diferencia' is a general word for any kind of difference.
How do I use it in a sentence?
The most common way is: 'Hay una discrepancia entre [Thing A] y [Thing B].'
Can I use this word for 'fighting' with my friends?
It’s a bit too formal for that. If you are arguing about where to eat, use 'desacuerdo' or 'discusión.' If you are debating a serious philosophical point, then 'discrepancia' works well!