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How to Say "consistent" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “consistent” is “coherente” — use 'coherente' when referring to ideas, arguments, or behavior that logically connect and make sense together.

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coherente

ko-er-EN-tekoeˈɾente

adjectiveB1general
Use 'coherente' when referring to ideas, arguments, or behavior that logically connect and make sense together.
A row of identical blue puzzle pieces fitting together perfectly in a straight line.

Examples

Su discurso fue muy coherente y todos lo entendieron.

His speech was very coherent and everyone understood it.

Tienes que ser coherente con lo que dices y lo que haces.

You have to be consistent with what you say and what you do.

No me parece un plan coherente para la empresa.

It doesn't seem like a logical plan for the company.

One Form for All

This adjective ends in '-e', which means it stays exactly the same whether you are describing a man, a woman, a masculine object, or a feminine object.

Using 'con'

When you want to say someone is consistent 'with' something, always use the word 'con' afterwards (e.g., coherente con sus ideas).

Avoid 'Coherento'

Mistake: “El plan es coherento.”

Correction: El plan es coherente. Even though 'plan' is masculine, the word 'coherente' never changes its ending to 'o'.

False Friend Alert

Mistake: “Using 'consistente' for logic.”

Correction: In Spanish, 'consistente' usually means physically solid or firm (like a thick sauce). To say someone is logical or consistent in their actions, use 'coherente'.

compatible

kom-pah-TEE-blehkompaˈtiβle

adjectiveB1general
Use 'compatible' when two things fit together or work well with each other, often used for objects or systems.
Two colorful puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together.

Examples

Este cargador no es compatible con mi teléfono.

This charger is not compatible with my phone.

Nuestros horarios de trabajo son compatibles.

Our work schedules are compatible.

Su tipo de sangre es compatible para la transfusión.

His blood type is compatible for the transfusion.

One Form for All

This word doesn't change its ending based on gender. You can use 'compatible' for both masculine and feminine things (el sistema es compatible / la pieza es compatible).

The Connector Word

When you want to say something is compatible 'with' something else, always use the word 'con' in Spanish.

Wrong Connection

Mistake: “Es compatible de mi sistema.”

Correction: Es compatible con mi sistema.

sólido

adjectiveB1general
Choose 'sólido' to describe a performance, argument, or foundation that is strong, well-supported, and dependable.

Examples

Ella tiene un argumento muy sólido.

She has a very solid argument.

acorde

ah-KOR-dehaˈkoɾde

adjectiveB2formal
Use 'acorde' when something is in agreement or harmony with a particular situation, standard, or expectation.
Two puzzle pieces with matching colors and patterns fitting perfectly together.

Examples

Debes vestirte de manera acorde con la ocasión.

You should dress in a way that is suitable for the occasion.

Sus acciones no son acordes a sus palabras.

Their actions are not consistent with their words.

Buscamos un precio acorde con la calidad del producto.

We are looking for a price in line with the product's quality.

One Form for All

This adjective doesn't change for masculine or feminine. It is always 'acorde' for one thing and 'acordes' for many.

Linking Words

You usually need the words 'con' (with) or 'a' (to) right after 'acorde' to connect it to the rest of your idea.

Forgetting the Plural

Mistake: “Sus ideas son acorde con el plan.”

Correction: Sus ideas son acordes con el plan. (If the things you are describing are plural, the word 'acorde' must be plural too).

adjectiveB2general
Use 'uniforme' when describing something that remains the same over time or across different instances, showing a lack of variation.

Examples

Las casas en este barrio son todas uniformes.

The houses in this neighborhood are all uniform.

Coherente vs. Sólido

Learners often confuse 'coherente' and 'sólido'. Remember that 'coherente' applies to logic and ideas fitting together, while 'sólido' describes strength and reliability, like a strong argument or foundation.

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