estar de acuerdo y en desacuerdo
/estaɾ de akweɾdo i en desakweɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'agree and disagree' is translated into Spanish as estar de acuerdo y en desacuerdo.
This phrase is used to describe the state of having the same or different opinions as another person.
How do you pronounce it?
/estaɾ de akweɾdo i en desakweɾdo/
Did you know?
- If you use the verb acordar instead of estar de acuerdo, you might actually be saying 'to remember' in many Spanish dialects.
- The word acuerdo shares a deep root with the Latin word cor, meaning 'heart'.
- Using estar instead of ser in this phrase indicates that your agreement is a current position or state rather than an inherent personality trait.
Examples in context
- Es normal estar de acuerdo y en desacuerdo en una pareja.It is normal to agree and disagree in a relationship.
- Podemos estar de acuerdo y en desacuerdo sobre ese tema.We can agree and disagree on that topic.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a controversial movie.
- AlejandroEs normal estar de acuerdo y en desacuerdo con el director.It is normal to agree and disagree with the director.
- SofíaSí, yo estoy de acuerdo con su estilo visual.Yes, I agree with his visual style.
- AlejandroPero yo estoy en desacuerdo con el guion.But I disagree with the script.
- SofíaEntiendo tu punto, Alejandro.I understand your point, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acuerdo, de, desacuerdo, en, estar, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
