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    Correspondía (en. Belonged)

    /koɾesponˈði.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate to whom or what something belongs.
    It was her responsibility to handle the most important part of the project.
    Le correspondía a ella la parte más importante del proyecto.
    To accept or respond to a previously established action or situation.
    What you did yesterday did not correspond to what we had agreed upon.
    Lo que hiciste ayer no correspondía a lo que habíamos acordado.
    To be compatible or suitable for a specific context.
    The characteristics of that place correspond to the natural environment we wanted.
    Las características de ese lugar corresponden al entorno natural que queríamos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'correspondere', which means to respond or to be in relation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is my responsibility
    Indicates that something is owed or necessary for me.
    me corresponde
    it is not my responsibility
    Indicates that something is not my duty or responsibility.
    no me corresponde
    it is what is due
    Reflects the idea that something is appropriate or suitable in a situation.
    es lo que corresponde

    Related Words

    correspondence
    Exchange of letters or written communications.
    correspondencia
    corresponding
    That is convenient or related to something in particular.
    correspondiente
    responsibility
    The duty one has to respond to something.
    responsabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    When something fits the expected.
    What he did, yes, it was his responsibility.
    Eso que hizo, sí que le correspondía.
    Use of the word in a sarcastic tone to refer to a lack of obligation.
    No, it was not his responsibility, but he did it anyway.
    No, no le correspondía, pero lo hizo de todas formas.