Correspondientes (en. Corresponding)

/koɾesponˈdjent.es/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is related to or in conformity with something else.
The corresponding documents must be submitted by the end of the month.
Los documentos correspondientes deben ser entregados al final del mes.
That has a relationship of belonging or equivalence.
The correspondents from the different offices reported on the respective events.
Los corresponsales de las diferentes sedes informaron sobre los eventos correspondientes.
Referring to things or people that are part of a set or category.
The corresponding topics will be discussed in the meeting.
Se tratarán los temas correspondientes en la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'correspondens', meaning 'that responds to' or 'that has correspondence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the corresponding matters
It refers to the subjects or issues that are related or should be addressed.
los asuntos correspondientes
the corresponding parties
Elements that are related or should be considered together.
las partes correspondientes
the corresponding documents
Papers or files that must be submitted or that are related to each other.
los documentos correspondientes

Related Words

correspondence
Exchange of letters or messages between people.
correspondencia
correspondent
A person who informs or reports on events in a specific location for a publication or media outlet.
corresponsal
to correspond
To have a relationship or be equivalent to something.
corresponder

Slang Meanings

Referring to situations that need to be addressed.
That's a topic that has its correspondents; we can't ignore it.
Eso es un tema que tiene sus correspondientes, no lo podemos ignorar.
Used in informal contexts to talk about relationships between activities.
You have to do the corresponding tasks before going out to party.
Hay que hacer las tareas correspondientes antes de salir de fiesta.