estoy de acuerdo
/estoi de akweɾdo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'I agree' is said as estoy de acuerdo.
The phrase estoy de acuerdo is used to express that you hold the same opinion as someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase estoy de acuerdo literally translates to 'I am of agreement'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, De acuerdo is a common way to say 'I agree' and the phrase Sí, estoy de acuerdo is frequently used to add emphasis to your agreement. In Spain, Vale is a common informal way to say 'Okay' to convey agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to specify the person or the thing that you agree with, use the preposition con after the phrase, such as in estoy de acuerdo con usted (I agree with you).
How do you pronounce it?
/estoi de akweɾdo/
Did you know?
- The word acuerdo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'chord' used in music. Both describe a harmony or a fitting together of different elements.
- If you use the verb acordarse instead of the phrase estar de acuerdo, you are not agreeing with someone, but rather 'remembering' something.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a nod of the head often accompanies estoy de acuerdo, but a slight tilt of the head can sometimes signal a hesitant agreement or a 'yes, but'.
Examples in context
- ¡Sí! Estoy de acuerdo.Yes! I agree.This example shows how to express enthusiastic agreement.Tatoeba #5165909 by cueyayotl, translation #5170390 by tabular
- Bueno, estoy de acuerdo.OK. I agree.This example shows how to give a casual agreement.Tatoeba #2849560 by cueyayotl, translation #433874 by CK
- Estoy de acuerdo con Tom.I agree with Tom.This example shows how to specify the person you agree with using estoy de acuerdo.Tatoeba #5037392 by Helio, translation #2261913 by CK
- Amigo/a: "¿Vamos al cine esta noche?" Tú: "¡Claro que sí, vamos!"Friend: "Are we going to the cinema tonight?" You: "Of course, yes, let's go!"
- 45 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing which movie to watch.
- LucíaDeberíamos ver una comedia hoy.We should watch a comedy today.
- JavierEstoy de acuerdo, sería muy divertido.I agree, it would be very funny.
- Lucía¿Te gusta la película de ayer?Do you like yesterday's movie?
- JavierNo, yo no estoy de acuerdo con esa crítica.No, I don't agree with that review.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
