acuerdo
Llegamos a un acuerdo sobre el precio de la casa.
We reached an agreement on the price of the house.
A decision or settlement reached by mutual consent.
El acuerdo entre los dos países puso fin a la guerra.
The agreement between the two countries ended the war.
Firmamos un acuerdo comercial con la empresa extranjera.
We signed a trade agreement with the foreign company.
Used in legal, business, and diplomatic contexts.
Harmony or conformity in opinion or feeling.
Estamos en completo acuerdo con tu propuesta.
We are in complete agreement with your proposal.
Often used in discussions or debates.
A formal decision or resolution made by a group or organization.
El acuerdo del consejo fue aprobado por unanimidad.
The council's agreement was unanimously approved.
Common in organizational or governmental settings.
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Usage in Legal Contexts
In legal documents, 'acuerdo' often refers to a binding decision, such as a court ruling or a contract clause. Example: 'El juez emitió un acuerdo sobre la custodia.'
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Acuerdo' is formal. For casual contexts, use 'estar de acuerdo' (e.g., 'Estoy de acuerdo contigo').
Word Origin
From Latin *accordare* (to reconcile), derived from *ad-* (to) + *cor* (heart).
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and legal contexts. In everyday speech, 'estar de acuerdo' (to agree) is more common than the noun form.