How to Say "to coincide" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to coincide” is “coincidir” — use this word when two or more events, dates, or times happen at the same moment or overlap..
coincidir
/koyn-see-DEER//koinsiˈðiɾ/
Examples
Nuestras vacaciones coinciden en agosto.
Our vacations coincide in August.
Coincidí con María en el supermercado ayer.
I bumped into María at the supermarket yesterday.
Es una pena que los dos eventos coincidan el mismo día.
It's a shame that both events happen on the same day.
Using 'con' for People
When you want to say you bumped into someone, you must use the word 'con' (with). Example: 'Coincidí con él' means 'I bumped into him'.
Regular -ir patterns
This verb follows the standard rules for verbs ending in -ir, so there are no tricky stem changes to memorize!
Don't use it for planned meetings
Mistake: “Coincidí con mi jefe para una reunión.”
Correction: Quedé con mi jefe para una reunión. Use 'quedar' for plans and 'coincidir' for accidents or random chance.
concordar
/kohn-kohr-DAHR//koŋ.koɾˈðar/
Examples
Sus palabras no concuerdan con sus acciones.
His words do not match his actions.
Los datos de la policía concuerdan con el informe médico.
The police data matches the medical report.
Concuerdo contigo en que necesitamos más tiempo.
I agree with you that we need more time.
The 'O' to 'UE' Swap
This verb is a stem-changer. When the stress falls on the 'o' (like in 'yo' or 'tú' forms), it becomes 'ue' (concuerdo). The 'o' stays the same in 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'.
The 'Con' Connection
Just like in English we match something 'with' something else, in Spanish you almost always follow this verb with 'con'.
Forgetting the 'ue'
Mistake: “Yo concordo contigo.”
Correction: Yo concuerdo contigo. Because the stress is on that syllable, the 'o' must change to 'ue'.
Using it for matching clothes
Mistake: “Mi camisa concuerda con mis pantalones.”
Correction: Mi camisa combina con mis pantalones. Use 'concordar' for facts and ideas, and 'combinar' for colors or clothing styles.
concurrir
/kon-koo-reer//konkuˈrir/
Examples
En este paciente concurren varios síntomas extraños.
Several strange symptoms coincide in this patient.
Concurrieron diversas circunstancias que facilitaron el éxito.
Diverse circumstances combined to facilitate success.
Es difícil que concurran tantos talentos en una sola persona.
It is difficult for so many talents to come together in a single person.
Use with 'en'
When things come together in a specific point or person, we use 'en' (e.g., 'concurren en él').
Coincidir vs. Concordar
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