Según (en. According to)

/seˈɣun/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates conformity or agreement with something that has been said or written.
According to the report, sales have increased.
Según el informe, las ventas han aumentado.
Expresses the source of a statement or information.
According to experts, climate change is a reality.
Según los expertos, el cambio climático es una realidad.
It is used to refer to the quality or state of something, based on its value or something prior.
According to my experience, this is the best restaurant in the city.
Según mi experiencia, este es el mejor restaurante de la ciudad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'secundum', which means 'according to' or 'in accordance with'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

according to what is said
In accordance with what has been mentioned or commented.
según se dice
according to the circumstances
In accordance with the situation presented.
según las circunstancias
according to my opinion
In accordance with what I think or believe about a matter.
según mi opinión

Related Words

according to
A word that is used to indicate conformity with a source.
según
second
An adjective that indicates position in a sequence or time.
segundo
security
State of being free from danger or risk.
seguridad

Slang Meanings

To justify a situation or action
I did this according to the rules of the game.
Hice esto según las reglas del juego.
When used sarcastically, as to dismiss an argument
According to you, everything is perfect, right?
Según tú, todo es perfecto, ¿no?