How to Say "they match" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they match” is “coinciden” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ellos coinciden en que la película fue excelente.
They agree that the movie was excellent.
Nuestros horarios no coinciden esta semana.
Our schedules don't match (overlap) this week.
Las versiones de los testigos coinciden perfectamente.
The witnesses' versions match perfectly.
Using 'en' for Agreement
When 'coinciden' means to agree on a specific topic, use the word 'en' followed by the topic or 'que' for a full sentence.
Who are we talking about?
This specific form ends in '-n' because it refers to more than one person, like 'they' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all' (ustedes).
The 'With' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'con que' for agreement.”
Correction: Use 'en que' when agreeing on a point. 'Con' is usually for meeting people or overlapping schedules.
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