corresponde
/koresponde/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'behooves' is corresponde.
corresponde is used to express that it is someone's duty or responsibility to do something. It also frequently means that something is appropriate or matches a certain context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you can use Es oportuno to say that something is appropriate or timely. You may also use Sería conveniente to say that something would be advisable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb is corresponder, and corresponde is the third-person singular present indicative form. In practice, this phrase is almost always used with an indirect object pronoun, such as le, nos or les, to indicate to whom the duty or responsibility belongs, such as in the phrase le corresponde (it is his/her/your duty).
How do you pronounce it?
/koresponde/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'behooves' as a formal way to suggest a duty, corresponde is frequently used in the phrase no me corresponde, meaning 'it is not my place' or 'I am not the one authorized to speak on this'.
- While corresponde expresses duty, it is also the standard way to say that an action is 'reciprocated' in a relationship or conversation. If you do something for someone and they do something for you, it is said that the favors corresponden.
- In Spanish, the idea of 'fairness' or 'what is due' is often expressed through corresponde. For instance, if a worker receives a bonus they earned, it is said that the payment corresponde to their effort.
Examples in context
- Es conveniente que llegues puntualmente a la reunión.It is advisable for you to arrive punctually to the meeting.
- Es imprescindible que estudies antes del examen.It is essential for you to study before the exam.
- Te conviene estudiar para mejorar tus notas.It is in your best interest to study to improve your grades.
- No te vendría mal hacer ejercicio regularmente.It wouldn't be bad for you to exercise regularly.
- Le corresponde a usted informar al comité.It is your duty to inform the committee.
- Le corresponde decidir el menú de la fiesta.It is his responsibility to decide the party menu.
- A la empresa le corresponde pagar los gastos.It is the company's duty to pay the expenses.
- Nos corresponde mantener el orden en la sala.It is our responsibility to maintain order in the room.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing responsibilities for a new project.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quién revisará el informe final?Daniel, who will review the final report?
- DanielA ti te corresponde hacer esa revisión.It is your responsibility to do that review.
- ElenaEstá bien, lo haré esta tarde.All right, I will do it this afternoon.
- DanielGracias, Elena, lo agradezco mucho.Thank you, Elena, I appreciate it very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
