acordar
verb
1. to agree on, to reach an agreement + con alguien; + que; + infinitivo
reaching an agreement
Common combinations
- acordar un precio — agree on a price
- acordar una fecha — agree on a date
- acordar las condiciones — agree on the conditions
- Acordamos la fecha de la boda.We agreed on the wedding date.
- Acordaron el precio con el vendedor.They agreed on the price with the seller.
- Acordamos salir temprano.We agreed to leave early.
2. to decide, to resolve + infinitivo; + que
making an official decision
Common combinations
- acordar una medida — decide on a measure
- acordar una prórroga — grant an extension
- acordar una ayuda — grant aid
- La dirección acordó cerrar la tienda.The management decided to close the shop.
- El juez acordó una nueva fecha.The judge set a new date.
- El gobierno acordó dar una ayuda.The government decided to provide aid.