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reconciliación

re-kon-see-lyah-SYOHN/rekonθiljaˈθjon/

“reconciliación” means “reconciliation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

reconciliation

Also: peace-making, rapprochement
NounfB1
Two people smiling and shaking hands warmly after a disagreement.

📝 In Action

Después de la pelea, buscaron la reconciliación.

A2

After the fight, they sought reconciliation.

El país necesita un proceso de reconciliación nacional.

B2

The country needs a process of national reconciliation.

La reconciliación con su pasado fue un paso difícil para ella.

C1

Reconciling with her past was a difficult step for her.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acuerdo (agreement)
  • armonía (harmony)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • reconciliación familiar – family reconciliation
  • posible reconciliación – possible reconciliation
  • señales de reconciliación – signs of reconciliation

confession

Also: penance
NounfC1formal
A person kneeling in a quiet, peaceful church pew in a moment of prayerful reflection.

📝 In Action

El niño se prepara para el sacramento de la reconciliación.

B2

The boy is preparing for the sacrament of reconciliation (confession).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • confesión (confession)
  • penitencia (penance)

Common Collocations

  • sacramento de la reconciliación – sacrament of reconciliation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "reconciliación" in Spanish:

peace-making→penance→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reconciliación

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
reconciliar(to reconcile) — Verb
reconciliado(reconciled) — Adjective
reconciliable(reconcilable) — Adjective
irreconciliable(irreconcilable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónnaciónoración
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'reconciliatio', which means 'to bring back together' or 'to regain'. It combines 're-' (again) and 'conciliare' (to assemble or unite).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: reconciliationFrench: réconciliationItalian: riconciliazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reconciliación' used for small arguments too?

Yes, it can be used for everything from a small fight between friends to a peace treaty between warring nations.

How do I say 'to reconcile'?

The verb is 'reconciliar'. To say 'to get back together' or 'to make up' for people, we often use the reflexive form: 'reconciliarse'.

Does it always have an accent mark?

Yes, in its singular form 'reconciliación', it always has an accent. However, if you make it plural ('reconciliaciones'), the accent is removed.