Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| concordare | /kon.korˈda.re/ |
| essere d'accordo |
To express being in harmony about an opinion, being in unison or being united, you can use either of the provided forms. If you wish to specify that you agree with a person or an idea, use the phrase essere d'accordo con.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase essere d'accordo literally translates to 'to be of agreement'. In this phrase, the d' is a contraction of the preposition di used before a word starting with a vowel.
Which one should you use?
The verb concordare is typically used in more technical, musical or formal contexts to describe things that are in harmony or coincide.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase essere d'accordo, the d' is a contraction of the preposition di because it precedes a word starting with a vowel.
How do you pronounce it?
concordare is pronounced /kon.korˈda.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The English word 'concord' and the Italian verb concordare share a root that literally translates to 'hearts together'.
- The Italian word accordo is used not only for opinions but also to describe a musical chord.
- While English uses 'agree' for both people and facts, Italians often use concordare specifically when two different pieces of information or data match up perfectly.
Examples in context
- Tom sembra essere d'accordo.Tom seems to agree.This sentence shows how to use the form essere d'accordo to describe someone's apparent agreement.Tatoeba #3623991 by Guybrush88, translation #2713718 by CK
- Non sembri essere d'accordo.You don't seem to agree.This sentence shows how to use the form essere d'accordo in the negative.Tatoeba #8425493 by Guybrush88, translation #6666420 by CK
- Sembra non essere d'accordo.He seems not to agree.This sentence shows how to use the form essere d'accordo to express that someone does not seem to agree.Tatoeba #13978469 by Guybrush88, translation #297007 by CM
- Concordo, penso che sia un'ottima strategia.I concur, I think it's a great strategy.
- Sì, esattamente! Mi piace molto quel ristorante.Yes, exactly! I really like that restaurant.
- Assolutamente, hai proprio ragione.Absolutely, you are absolutely right.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are discussing a plan for their vacation.
- SofiaDobbiamo concordare una data per il viaggio.We need to agree on a date for the trip.
- LorenzoSì, io preferirei andare a luglio.Yes, I would prefer to go in July.
- SofiaSono d'accordo, luglio è perfetto.I agree, July is perfect.
- LorenzoAllora siamo riusciti a concordare tutto!Then we managed to agree on everything!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agree” translations and entries concordare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries concordare, d'accordo, essere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
