Acorde (en. Chord)

/aˈkoɾðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: A set of three or more musical notes that sound simultaneously.
Example Sentence: The C major chord is very common in music.
El acorde de do mayor es muy común en la música.
Definition: Agreement or conformity between several parties.
Example Sentence: They reached an agreement on the contract.
Llegaron a un acorde sobre el contrato.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'accordare', which means 'to harmonize' or 'to agree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to be in agreement
Meaning: To be in good harmony or agreement with someone.
estar en acorde
Common Phrase: in accordance with
Meaning: In accordance with something, according to what has been established.
acorde a
Common Phrase: to give chord
Meaning: To provide or cause something to be in harmony.
dar acorde

Related Words

Related Word: to agree
Description: To reach an agreement.
acordar
Related Word: accord
Description: Conformity or agreement between parties.
acordanza
Related Word: to measure
Description: To unite through a measure or rhythm.
acompasar

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To agree with something.
Example: I agree with your opinion about the movie.
Estoy en acorde con tu opinión sobre la película.
Slang Meaning: To be harmonized or in tune.
Example: We are totally in agreement on this project.
Nosotros estamos totalmente acordes en este proyecto.