Meaning
Used to express agreement with an idea or statement.
Cultural Background
In Spain, people are often very direct. While 'Estoy de acuerdo' is common, you will hear 'Vale' dozens of times a day as a quick way to agree to plans or acknowledge information. In Mexico, 'De acuerdo' is often used formally, but 'Sale' or 'Va' are very common informal ways to agree to a suggestion. Argentines might use 'Tal cual' to express strong agreement with an opinion, meaning 'Exactly as you said'.
The 'No-Change' Rule
Never change 'acuerdo' to 'acuerda'. It is a common mistake for female learners, but 'acuerdo' is a noun here, not an adjective.
Avoid 'Yo acuerdo'
This is the most common error for English speakers. Always remember the 'estar'!
Meaning
Used to express agreement with an idea or statement.
The 'No-Change' Rule
Never change 'acuerdo' to 'acuerda'. It is a common mistake for female learners, but 'acuerdo' is a noun here, not an adjective.
Avoid 'Yo acuerdo'
This is the most common error for English speakers. Always remember the 'estar'!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'estar'.
Nosotros _______ de acuerdo con el profesor.
'Nosotros' requires the 'estamos' form of the verb 'estar'.
Which of these is the correct way for a woman to say 'I agree'?
A woman wants to express agreement. She should say:
'Acuerdo' is a noun and does not change to 'acuerda', and we must use 'estar', not 'ser'.
Match the Spanish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching subjects and negations is key for A1 learners.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: 'La paella es deliciosa.' María: '¡____ de acuerdo!'
The expression always uses the verb 'estar'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNosotros _______ de acuerdo con el profesor.
'Nosotros' requires the 'estamos' form of the verb 'estar'.
A woman wants to express agreement. She should say:
'Acuerdo' is a noun and does not change to 'acuerda', and we must use 'estar', not 'ser'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching subjects and negations is key for A1 learners.
Juan: 'La paella es deliciosa.' María: '¡____ de acuerdo!'
The expression always uses the verb 'estar'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes! Dropping the 'Estoy' makes it slightly more informal but it is very common in conversation.
Use 'con' for people and opinions. Use 'a' for rules or sources (e.g., 'De acuerdo a la ley').
Related Phrases
Tienes razón
similarYou are right
Pienso lo mismo
synonymI think the same
¡Exacto!
builds onExactly!
