Convergen (en. Converge)

/konˈβeɾxen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To unite two or more lines or paths at the same point.
The roads converge in the town.
Los caminos convergen en el pueblo.
To agree in opinions or ideas.
The parties converge on the need for an agreement.
Las partes convergen en la necesidad de un acuerdo.
To head towards the same end or place.
The river currents converge in the lake.
Las corrientes del río convergen en el lago.

Etymology

From the Latin 'convergere', which means 'to lean together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

converge in
To agree on a point of view or decision.
converger en
converging interests
The interests of different parties align.
convergen intereses

Related Words

convergent
Having the property of converging.
convergente
confluence
Point where things come together or unite.
confluencia

Slang Meanings

When two or more people agree on ideas or plans.
Our tastes converge; we always want to see the same movie.
Nuestros gustos convergen, siempre queremos ver la misma película.
Moment when different situations align for something to happen.
Everything converged so that we would meet at that place and time.
Todo convergió para que nos encontráramos en ese lugar y hora.
Point where two paths or decisions unite.
Our projects converge, so we can work together.
Nuestros proyectos convergen, así que podemos trabajar juntos.