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How to Say "corresponding" in Spanish

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correspondiente

koh-rehs-pohn-DYEN-tehkoresponˈdjente

adjectiveB1general
Use 'correspondiente' when you mean matching, belonging to, or relating to something specific, often in a positional or functional sense.
Two puzzle pieces of different colors that fit perfectly together.

Examples

Pon cada libro en su estante correspondiente.

Put each book on its corresponding shelf.

Cada pasajero debe ocupar el asiento correspondiente a su billete.

Each passenger must take the seat corresponding to their ticket.

Los precios variarán según la categoría correspondiente del hotel.

Prices will vary according to the respective category of the hotel.

One form for everyone

This word ends in 'e', which means it stays the same whether you are talking about a masculine or feminine thing. You don't need to change it to 'correspondienta'.

Plural matching

While it doesn't change for gender, it does change for number. If you are talking about multiple things, add an 's' to make it 'correspondientes'.

The 'O' Trap

Mistake: “el lugar correspondiento”

Correction: el lugar correspondiente. Words ending in 'e' like this one do not change to 'o' for masculine nouns.

equivalente

eh-kee-bah-lehn-tehekibaˈlente

adjectiveB1general
Choose 'equivalente' when 'corresponding' means having equal value, function, or effect, particularly when comparing items or situations.
Two different sized bowls, one large bowl of water and two smaller bowls of water that together hold the same amount, balanced on a scale.

Examples

Buscamos un producto con un precio equivalente.

We are looking for a product with an equal price.

Diez euros son equivalentes a once dólares aproximadamente.

Ten euros are equal to approximately eleven dollars.

No hay una palabra equivalente en inglés para este sentimiento.

There is no corresponding word in English for this feeling.

One Form for All

This word is 'gender-neutral,' meaning it stays exactly the same whether you are talking about a masculine thing (un precio) or a feminine thing (una suma).

The 'A' Connection

When you want to say something is equivalent 'to' something else, always use the small word 'a' as the bridge.

The Feminine Trap

Mistake: “una cantidad equivalenta”

Correction: una cantidad equivalente; the word always ends in 'e' regardless of gender.

semejante

seh-meh-HAHN-tehsemeˈxante

adjectiveB1general
Use 'semejante' when 'corresponding' implies being very similar or alike to something else, focusing on shared characteristics.
Two brightly colored red apples sitting side by side, looking almost identical in shape and size.

Examples

Mi perro y el tuyo son muy semejantes, tienen el mismo color de pelaje.

My dog and yours are very similar; they have the same fur color.

No he visto una reacción semejante en toda mi vida.

I haven't seen a similar reaction in my entire life.

Encontró una solución semejante a la que yo propuse.

She found a solution similar to the one I proposed.

Gender Consistency

Since 'semejante' ends in '-e', it doesn't change form whether the noun is masculine or feminine (e.g., 'un coche semejante' or 'una idea semejante'). Only the plural form changes: 'semejantes'.

Confusing with 'parecer'

Mistake: “Using 'semejante' as a verb (e.g., 'El coche semejante a un camión').”

Correction: Use the verb 'parecer' (to seem/look like): 'El coche se parece a un camión'.

Confusing 'correspondiente' with 'semejante'

Learners often confuse 'correspondiente' and 'semejante'. Remember that 'correspondiente' implies a direct match or relationship, while 'semejante' means similar or alike, highlighting resemblance rather than a specific link.

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