Según (en. According to)

/se'ɣun/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is based on a source or criterion.
According to the report, the economy is improving.
Según el informe, la economía está mejorando.
Expresses that something may vary depending on opinion or context.
According to who looks at it, the situation is different.
Según quien lo mire, la situación es diferente.
Used to refer to someone else's opinion.
According to my sister, that movie is very good.
Según mi hermana, esa película es muy buena.

Etymology

From Latin 'secundum', which means 'according to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

according to what they say
In accordance with what is reported or commented.
según se dice
according to the law
In accordance with what the law establishes.
según la ley
according to my opinion
In accordance with what I think.
según mi opinión

Related Words

in accordance
That is in agreement or conformity with something.
conforme
interpreter
A person who interprets something, such as a text or a situation.
interpreter

Slang Meanings

To express a carefree doubt about a statement.
I'm going to the party, according to what they say it will be great.
Voy a la fiesta, según dicen que estará buenísima.
To dismiss information that seems unreliable.
That rumor is very strange, according to me.
Ese rumor está muy raro, según yo.