reconciliar
“reconciliar” means “to reconcile” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to reconcile
Also: to make up
📝 In Action
El mediador intentó reconciliar a las dos familias.
B1The mediator tried to reconcile the two families.
Después de años de pelea, por fin se reconciliaron.
B1After years of fighting, they finally made up.
Es una gran noticia que ellos se hayan reconciliado.
B2It's great news that they have reconciled.
to reconcile
Also: to balance
📝 In Action
Es difícil reconciliar el trabajo con la vida familiar.
B2It is difficult to reconcile work with family life.
Debemos reconciliar los datos del informe anterior.
C1We must reconcile the data from the previous report.
No puedo reconciliar sus palabras con sus acciones.
B2I cannot reconcile his words with his actions.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: reconciliar
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Which sentence correctly says 'They made up with each other'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'reconciliare', which combines 're-' (again) and 'conciliare' (to bring together/unite).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reconciliar' only for people?
No, you can also use it for ideas, accounts, or situations that need to be made consistent or harmonious.
What is the difference between 'reconciliar' and 'hacer las paces'?
'Reconciliar' is slightly more formal and is often used to describe the act of bringing others together. 'Hacer las paces' is a very common, idiomatic way to say 'to make peace' or 'to make up' directly with someone.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar.