How to Say "agrees" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “agrees” is “acuerda” — use 'acuerda' when referring to a group or individual reaching a formal decision, consensus, or agreement on a course of action..
acuerda
ah-KWEHR-dah/aˈkweɾða/
Examples
El comité acuerda proceder con el plan de expansión.
The committee agrees to proceed with the expansion plan.
La comisión acuerda revisar los estatutos.
The commission agrees to review the statutes.
El director acuerda el nuevo horario con los empleados.
The director agrees on the new schedule with the employees.
El juez acuerda levantar la prohibición de viajar.
The judge resolves to lift the travel ban.
Transitive Use
This non-reflexive use of 'acuerda' often takes a direct object (the thing agreed upon) or is followed by 'que' (that) or 'a' + infinitive (to do something).
coincide
koyn-SEE-deh/ko.inˈsi.ðe/
Examples
Mi interpretación de la escena coincide con la tuya.
My interpretation of the scene agrees with yours.
Mi opinión no siempre coincide con la de mi jefe.
My opinion doesn't always agree with my boss's.
La evidencia que presenta coincide con lo que vimos.
The evidence he presents is consistent with what we saw.
Don't Confuse with 'Agree'
Mistake: “Using 'coincide' to mean 'agree' in a conversational sense, like 'Sí, yo coincido.'”
Correction: While correct, 'Estar de acuerdo' (Estoy de acuerdo) is much more natural and common for simple conversational agreement. 'Coincidir' is often used when comparing two ideas or facts.
Agreement vs. Shared Opinion
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