Acuerdo (en. Agreement)

/aˈkweɾðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Agreement or pact between two or more parties.
The agreement between the companies was beneficial for both.
El acuerdo entre las empresas fue beneficioso para ambas.
Decision or resolution adopted by a group.
An agreement was reached in the meeting regarding the budget.
Se llegó a un acuerdo en la reunión sobre el presupuesto.
Conformity or harmony of opinions or wills.
We always find an agreement in our discussions.
Siempre encontramos un acuerdo en nuestras discusiones.

Etymology

From Latin 'accordare', which means 'to make agree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peace agreement
Signed commitment between two or more parties to end a conflict.
acuerdo de paz
reach an agreement
To reach a consensus or pact between two or more parties.
llegar a un acuerdo
mutual agreement
Pact that benefits all parties involved.
acuerdo mutuo

Related Words

to agree
To reach a joint decision.
acordar
agreed
That has been decided or agreed upon in advance.
acordado
disagreement
Lack of agreement or difference of opinions.
desacuerdo

Slang Meanings

To be on the same wavelength.
We understand each other perfectly, we are in agreement.
Nos entendemos perfectamente, estamos en el acuerdo.
To accept a proposal or idea.
When I told her the idea, she agreed.
Cuando le dije la idea, ella estuvo de acuerdo.