Corresponden (en. Correspond)
/ko.ɾes.pawn.den/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate that something is attributable or suitable to another.
The results correspond to the efforts made.
Los resultados corresponden a los esfuerzos realizados.
To refer to the obligation to meet certain expectations.
It is your responsibility to do your part in the project.
Te corresponde hacer tu parte en el proyecto.
Suggests that two things are related or mutually fit.
Your opinions correspond to current trends.
Sus opiniones corresponden a las tendencias actuales.
Etymology
From Latin 'correspondere', which means 'to respond jointly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to correspond to someone
To have responsibility or duty towards someone.
corresponder a alguien
to correspond
To establish a mutual relationship or equivalence.
corresponderse
everything corresponds to
To indicate that everything has a relation to something specific.
todo corresponde a
Related Words
correspondence
Action of corresponding or a set of letters and messages.
correspondencia
corresponding
That is suitable or pertinent to something.
correspondiente
Slang Meanings
It's your turn.
I am responsible for making the presentation, but you help me.
A mí me corresponde hacer la presentación, pero tú me ayudas.
It is what it is.
If you don't study, what you get on the exam is what corresponds.
Si no estudias, lo que saques en el examen es lo que corresponde.