How to Say "to coordinate" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to coordinate” is “coordinar” — use this verb when organizing people, tasks, or events, or when referring to the physical act of synchronizing movements..
coordinar
/ko-or-dee-nar//kooɾðiˈnaɾ/
Examples
Ella coordina las reuniones del equipo cada lunes.
She coordinates the team meetings every Monday.
Es difícil coordinar a tantos voluntarios sin un plan.
It is difficult to coordinate so many volunteers without a plan.
Necesitamos coordinar nuestros esfuerzos para tener éxito.
We need to coordinate our efforts to be successful.
El atleta debe coordinar la respiración con sus movimientos.
The athlete must coordinate their breathing with their movements.
Using 'con'
When you want to say you are coordinating 'with' someone, use the word 'con': 'Coordino con mi jefe' (I coordinate with my boss).
Direct Action
This verb is used directly with the thing you are organizing: 'Coordinar el evento' (To coordinate the event).
Reflexive variation
Sometimes people use 'coordinarse' when they mean they are personally getting organized with others: 'Tenemos que coordinarnos'.
Coordinar vs. Ordenar
Mistake: “Voy a coordinar mis libros en la estantería.”
Correction: Voy a ordenar mis libros en la estantería. Use 'ordenar' for tidying physical objects and 'coordinar' for managing people, tasks, or complex systems.
articular
/ar-tee-koo-lar//artikuˈlaɾ/
Examples
El gobierno busca articular una respuesta ante la crisis.
The government seeks to coordinate a response to the crisis.
Es necesario articular las diferentes áreas de la empresa.
It is necessary to link the different areas of the company.
Las piezas se deben articular perfectamente.
The pieces must fit together perfectly.
Organizational Context
In a work setting, 'articular' means making different groups or ideas work together smoothly like parts of a machine.
concertar
/kon-ser-tar//konθerˈtaɾ/
Examples
Ambas partes concertaron un precio justo por la propiedad.
Both parties agreed on a fair price for the property.
Es necesario concertar voluntades para lograr el cambio.
It is necessary to harmonize wills to achieve change.
Los países vecinos concertaron un tratado de comercio.
The neighboring countries agreed on a trade treaty.
Abstract Usage
In higher levels, this verb is used for bringing different ideas or people into agreement, similar to 'harmonizing' voices in a choir.
Choosing Between 'Coordinar' and 'Articular'
Related Translations
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