Desacuerdo (en. Disagreement)

/des.aˈkweɾ.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Situation in which two or more people do not share the same opinion or decision.

The disagreement between the partners led to the dissolution of the company.

El desacuerdo entre los socios llevó a la disolución de la empresa.

Conflict or difference of opinions.

Their disagreement over the working method generated tensions.

Su desacuerdo sobre el método de trabajo generó tensiones.

Incompatibility in positions or viewpoints.

There was a deep disagreement in their understanding of the problem.

Hubo un desacuerdo profundo en su forma de entender el problema.

It derives from the prefix 'des-' indicating negation and 'acuerdo' which comes from the Latin 'accordare'.

to be in disagreement

not sharing the same opinion on a topic.

estar en desacuerdo

total disagreement

lack of absolute consensus among the involved parties.

desacuerdo total

constructive disagreement

difference of opinions that can lead to a positive solution.

desacuerdo constructivo

agreement

Situation in which there is conformity or acceptance among the parties.

acuerdo

conflict

Dispute or discord between two or more parties.

conflicto

opinion

Judgment or criteria on a particular topic.

opinión

To disagree in a friendly manner.

We had a mild disagreement over the movie we watched.

Tuvimos un desacuerdo tierno sobre la película que vimos.

To publicly express a disagreement.

The disagreement came to light on social media.

El desacuerdo salió a la luz en las redes sociales.