Corresponder (en. Correspond)

/kor-es-pon-der/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To respond or react to something according to certain rules or relationships.

The behavior of the students must correspond to the school rules.

La conducta de los estudiantes debe corresponder a las reglas del colegio.

To be suitable or appropriate for something or someone.

The characteristics of the product correspond to what was announced.

Las características del producto corresponden a lo que se anunció.

To assign or attribute to someone what is rightfully theirs.

It is up to me to manage this project.

Me corresponde a mí la gestión de este proyecto.

From Latin 'correspondere', which means 'to respond together' or 'to respond to'.

correspond to

To have a relationship or connection with something.

corresponder a

does not correspond

It is not appropriate or suitable in a situation.

no corresponde

to whom it corresponds

To the person who has the right or obligation over something.

a quien le corresponde

to correspond to the effort

To give someone the recognition they deserve for their work.

corresponder el esfuerzo

response

Action of responding to something.

respuesta

equivalence

Relationship of equality or correspondence between two elements.

equivalencia

concordance

Relationship of agreement and harmony between things.

concordancia

To do what is right or necessary in a situation.

You have to correspond with the help you received.

Tienes que corresponder con la ayuda que recibiste.

To acknowledge someone's effort.

It always corresponds with a thank you to those who support you.

Siempre corresponde con un agradecimiento a los que te apoyan.