corresponder
verb
1. to correspond, match + a / con
relationship or equivalence
Common combinations
- corresponder a la realidad — to correspond to reality
- corresponder con los datos — to match the data
- La foto no corresponde a la descripción.The photo does not match the description.
- Estos datos corresponden con la realidad.These data correspond to reality.
- El nombre no corresponde al número.The name does not match the number.
2. to be entitled to, be someone’s responsibility + a
right or duty
Common combinations
- corresponder por derecho — to be entitled to
- la parte que corresponde — the share one is entitled to
- Me corresponde una semana de vacaciones.I am entitled to a week of vacation.
- A ti te corresponde abrir la tienda.It is your job to open the shop.
- La decisión corresponde al director.The decision is the director’s responsibility.
3. to return, reciprocate + a
affection
Common combinations
- corresponder al amor — to return someone’s love
- corresponder a los sentimientos — to reciprocate someone’s feelings
- Ella no corresponde a su amor.She does not return his love.
- Él la quiere, pero ella no le corresponde.He loves her, but she does not love him back.
- Marta correspondió a sus sentimientos.Marta returned his feelings.
4. to correspond, write to each other corresponderse con
communication by letters
Common combinations
- corresponderse por carta — to correspond by letter
- Me correspondo con una amiga de Chile.I correspond with a friend in Chile.
- Se correspondieron durante años.They corresponded for years.
- Mi abuelo se correspondía con su hermano por carta.My grandfather corresponded with his brother by letter.
Same root
correspondenciacorrespondiente