acuerdo

/aˈkweɾðo/
nounIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

Agreement or arrangement, often formal or legal

Firmaron un acuerdo de confidencialidad.

They signed a confidentiality agreement.

💡

In legal contexts, often refers to contracts or treaties.

💼Business
formalinformal

Consensus or mutual understanding

Llegaron a un acuerdo sobre los términos del contrato.

They reached an agreement on the contract terms.

💡

Can refer to both formal and informal agreements.

informal

Arrangement or plan (less formal)

Hicimos un acuerdo para encontrarnos a las 5.

We made an arrangement to meet at 5.

Collocations

llegar a un acuerdoto reach an agreementromper un acuerdoto break an agreement

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Related Phrases

de común acuerdophrase
by mutual agreement

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

Use 'acuerdo' for formal agreements (contracts, treaties). For casual plans, consider 'arreglo' or 'plan'.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'acuerdo' often requires formal phrasing (e.g., 'de conformidad con el acuerdo').

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'accordare' (to agree), from 'ad-' (to) + 'cordare' (to harmonize).

📝Usage Notes

In formal contexts, often used for legal or business agreements. In informal contexts, can refer to any mutual understanding.

Word Breakdown

ac-
to, toward
prefix
+
-uerdo
harmony, agreement
root
Noted on May 2, 2026ESEN