acordo
/aˈkoʁ.du/masculine
The Portuguese word for agreement is acordo.
acordo is a masculine noun used to describe a state where several parties share a view. If you wish to emphasize your agreement, you can use the phrase Sem dúvida (without a doubt). To express agreement in a more sophisticated manner, you can use De fato (indeed).
Meaning: state whereby several parties share a view (noun)
Which one should you use?
While acordo is the noun for 'an agreement', the idiomatic phrase de acordo functions as an adjective or adverbial phrase meaning 'in agreement'. Additionally, when referring specifically to linguistic or grammatical agreement, such as subject-verb agreement, the word concordância is used instead of acordo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of acordo is acordos. The idiomatic phrase de acordo is used to express the state of being in agreement with someone or something.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. The IPA is /aˈkoʁ.du/.
Did you know?
- While acordo means an agreement, if you use the verb acordar to mean 'to wake up', you might find yourself in a confusing conversation about waking up an agreement.
- The term acordo is central to the 'Acordo Ortográfico', the massive project to standardize spelling across Portugal, Brazil and other Lusophone countries.
- In Brazil, a handshake that seals an acordo is sometimes accompanied by a light pat on the shoulder or back to signal trust.
Examples in context
- Qual é o acordo?What is the agreement?This sentence is useful for asking about the content of an acordo.Tatoeba #11568207 by carlosalberto, translation #11568200 by carlosalberto
- Vocês estão de acordo?Are you in agreement?This sentence shows how to use the phrase de acordo to ask if someone is in agreement.Tatoeba #1068673 by alexmarcelo, translation #8543353 by lucasmg123
- Nós tínhamos um acordo.We had an agreement.This sentence is useful for stating that an acordo existed in the past.Tatoeba #4445471 by edi, translation #1893857 by CK
- Acho que deveríamos experimentar esse novo restaurante. – "Claro, vamos lá!"I think we should try this new restaurant. – "Of course, let's go!"
- 56 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are discussing a business deal.
- GabrielO acordo é muito bom.The agreement is very good.
- JulianaEu assino o acordo agora.I will sign the agreement now.
- GabrielO acordo beneficia a todos.The agreement benefits everyone.
- JulianaFico feliz com o nosso acordo.I am happy with our agreement.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agreement” translations and entries acordo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
