acuerdo
/aˈkweɾdo/
The Spanish word for agreement is acuerdo.
acuerdo refers to a state where several parties share a view or a specific deal that has been made. Additionally, the phrase de acuerdo is a very common interjection used to express consent or to say 'okay' or 'agreed'.
Meaning: state whereby several parties share a view (noun)
Which one should you use?
While acuerdo can refer to a specific agreement or deal, the fixed phrase de acuerdo is used to mean 'okay' or 'agreed'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of acuerdo is acuerdos.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈkweɾdo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying en acuerdo when you mean 'in agreement' or 'okay'. Instead, use the correct idiomatic expression de acuerdo.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word acuerdo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'heart', as both can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱerd-.
- While acuerdo is a noun, the verb acordarse can mean 'to remember', which can lead to confusion if you do not pay close attention to the reflexive pronoun.
- To describe a 'gentleman's agreement' or an informal pact, Spanish speakers often use the phrase acuerdo de palabra, literally meaning 'agreement of word'.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál fue el acuerdo?What was the agreement?This sentence shows how to ask about a specific agreement using acuerdo.Tatoeba #5192356 by albrusgher, translation #4495536 by CK
- Llegaron a un acuerdo.They came to an agreement.This sentence demonstrates the phrase 'came to an agreement' using acuerdo.Tatoeba #2259540 by hayastan, translation #2259539 by _undertoad
- Estamos en un acuerdo.We're in agreement.This sentence illustrates how to say one is 'in agreement' using acuerdo.Tatoeba #5194740 by albrusgher, translation #2548492 by CK
- Estoy de acuerdo con lo que proponeI agree with what you propose
- Estoy de acuerdo con sus argumentosI agree with your arguments
- Es cierto, tienes razónThat's true, you're right
- Exacto, así esExactly, that's how it is
- Exacto, estoy de acuerdo contigoExactly, I agree with you
- Claro que síOf course, yes
- Claro, eso tiene sentidoOf course, that makes sense
- Está bien, puedo hacer esoThat's fine, I can do that
- Está bien, me parece justoThat's okay, it seems fair to me
- ¡Me parece genial! Vamos a divertirnosI think it's great! Let's have fun
- Me parece genial tu ideaI think your idea is great
- 59 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a business deal in an office.
- Javier¿Ya firmaste el acuerdo, Lucía?Did you sign the agreement yet, Lucía?
- LucíaNo, todavía estoy revisando el acuerdo.No, I am still reviewing the agreement.
- JavierEs un acuerdo muy complejo.It is a very complex agreement.
- LucíaSí, pero es necesario para Javier.Yes, but it is necessary for Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry acuerdo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acuerdo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
