Coincidir (en. Coincide)

/koinθiˈðaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Occur at the same time or in the same place.
The two activities coincide on the same date.
Las dos actividades coinciden en la misma fecha.
To agree with an opinion or idea.
I agree with your point of view on the matter.
Coincido con tu punto de vista sobre el asunto.
To converge at a point or place.
Our paths coincided at the intersection.
Nuestros caminos coincidieron en la intersección.

Etymology

From Latin 'coincidere', which means 'to fall together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Agreeing on opinions
To agree on a point of view.
Coincidir en opiniones
Coinciding in time
For something to happen at the same time as another thing.
Coincidir en el tiempo
Coinciding in place
To be in the same place with another person or thing.
Coincidir en lugar

Related Words

coincidence
Situation in which two or more things happen at the same time or in a similar manner.
coincidencia
to converge
To meet or gather in a place or circumstance.
concurrir

Slang Meanings

To match in appearance
When two friends wear the same clothes.
Cuando dos amigos llevan la misma ropa.
To be on the same social scene
Being on the same plan for a party or social event.
Estar en el mismo plan de fiesta o evento social.