When things are congruente, it means they fit together well or are in agreement. Think of it like two puzzle pieces that match perfectly. If someone's actions are congruente with their words, it means they do what they say they will do. It's about being consistent and in harmony.
Alright, let's get down to business with 'congruente'. This isn't a tricky word, but it's important to understand how to use it correctly in Spanish sentences. Remember, 'congruente' means 'in agreement or harmony; consistent'.
§ Basic Sentence Structure
'Congruente' is an adjective, so it will always describe a noun. It typically follows the noun it modifies, but can sometimes precede it for emphasis, though this is less common in everyday speech. Like all Spanish adjectives, it needs to agree in number with the noun it describes. However, 'congruente' is one of those handy adjectives that doesn't change for gender; it stays the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine.
- Agreement Example
- Singular: un plan congruente (a consistent plan), una solución congruente (a consistent solution)
- Plural: planes congruentes (consistent plans), soluciones congruentes (consistent solutions)
§ Common Verbs to Use with 'Congruente'
You'll most often see 'congruente' used with the verb 'ser' (to be), as it describes an inherent quality or characteristic. You might also encounter it with 'parecer' (to seem) or 'resultar' (to turn out/be).
- Verb Usage
- Ser: La decisión fue congruente con sus principios. (The decision was consistent with his principles.)
- Parecer: Sus acciones no parecen congruentes con sus palabras. (His actions don't seem consistent with his words.)
- Resultar: Los resultados resultaron congruentes con nuestras expectativas. (The results turned out consistent with our expectations.)
§ Prepositions that Follow 'Congruente'
When you're saying something is consistent *with* something else, you'll almost always use the preposition 'con' (with). This is pretty straightforward.
Su comportamiento es congruente con lo que dice.
(His behavior is consistent with what he says.)
Necesitamos una política que sea congruente con nuestros valores.
(We need a policy that is consistent with our values.)
§ More Examples in Context
Let's look at a few more examples to really cement your understanding. Pay attention to how the word fits into the overall sentence structure.
Es esencial que las acciones sean congruentes con los objetivos.
(It is essential that the actions be consistent with the objectives.)
Su argumento no es congruente con los hechos presentados.
(His argument is not consistent with the facts presented.)
Buscamos soluciones que sean congruentes con la ética de la empresa.
(We are looking for solutions that are consistent with the company's ethics.)
So there you have it. 'Congruente' is a useful adjective to add to your Spanish vocabulary, especially when you need to express that something is consistent, in agreement, or in harmony. Practice using it with 'ser' and 'con' to really master it.
§ Understanding "Congruente"
You've learned that 'congruente' means 'in agreement or harmony; consistent.' Now, let's look at how it stacks up against other Spanish words that might seem similar at first glance. This will help you choose the right word for the right situation.
§ Similar Words and When to Use Them
Here are some words that can be similar to 'congruente,' but they each have their own specific uses.
- Consistente: This is probably the closest synonym to 'congruente' in many contexts, especially when talking about something being uniform or steady over time.
Su comportamiento es siempre consistente con sus valores. (His behavior is always consistent with his values.)
- Coherente: This word is used when things make sense together, or when there's a logical connection. It's about ideas, arguments, or narratives holding together well.
Su explicación fue muy coherente y fácil de entender. (His explanation was very coherent and easy to understand.)
- Acorde: This means 'in accordance with' or 'in agreement with.' It implies a match or conformity, often with expectations, rules, or situations.
Sus acciones no están acorde con sus palabras. (His actions are not in accordance with his words.)
- Conforme: Similar to 'acorde,' 'conforme' also means 'in accordance with' or 'agreeable to.' It's often used in legal or formal contexts, or when something meets a certain standard.
El informe está conforme a los requisitos. (The report is in accordance with the requirements.)
§ When to Choose "Congruente"
You should use 'congruente' when you want to emphasize that different elements fit together well, logically, or structurally. It suggests a deep consistency and agreement, often implying that there's no contradiction or discord between parts.
Think of it as a strong form of 'consistent' or 'in harmony,' especially when you're talking about:
- Ideas or principles: When different ideas align perfectly.
- Actions and words: When what someone does matches what they say.
- Geometric shapes: In mathematics, 'congruent' means identical in form and size.
- Moral or ethical consistency: When someone's behavior reflects their beliefs.
Sus políticas son congruentes con la visión de la empresa. (His policies are congruent with the company's vision.)
Es importante que tus acciones sean congruentes con tus valores. (It's important that your actions are congruent with your values.)
In summary, while 'consistente,' 'coherente,' 'acorde,' and 'conforme' can all convey ideas of agreement or consistency, 'congruente' often suggests a more profound and intrinsic harmony or logical fit. Choose it when you want to emphasize a strong, uncontradictory alignment.
Exemplos por nível
Las piezas del rompecabezas son congruentes.
The puzzle pieces fit together.
Here, 'congruentes' means fitting together physically.
Tus acciones no son congruentes con tus palabras.
Your actions don't match your words.
'Congruentes' describes a lack of consistency between actions and words.
Los ángulos de este triángulo son congruentes.
The angles of this triangle are equal.
In geometry, 'congruentes' means having the same size and shape.
Su testimonio fue congruente con la evidencia.
Her testimony was consistent with the evidence.
'Congruente' shows that the testimony and evidence align.
Necesitamos un plan que sea congruente con nuestros objetivos.
We need a plan that is in line with our goals.
The plan should be in harmony with the goals.
Mis ideas son congruentes con las tuyas.
My ideas are similar to yours.
'Congruentes' indicates agreement or similarity in ideas.
El nuevo sistema es congruente con la antigua tecnología.
The new system is compatible with the old technology.
'Congruente' implies compatibility between systems.
Es importante que tus creencias sean congruentes con tus valores.
It's important that your beliefs align with your values.
'Congruentes' means beliefs and values should be in harmony.
Sus acciones no fueron congruentes con sus palabras.
His actions were not consistent with his words.
Here, 'congruente' agrees in number with 'acciones'.
Es importante que las reglas sean congruentes con los objetivos de la empresa.
It's important that the rules are in agreement with the company's objectives.
'congruentes' agrees in number with 'reglas'.
La solución propuesta es congruente con los principios éticos.
The proposed solution is consistent with ethical principles.
Here, 'congruente' agrees in number with 'solución'.
Sus argumentos son congruentes y bien fundamentados.
His arguments are consistent and well-founded.
'congruentes' agrees in number with 'argumentos'.
Necesitamos un plan que sea congruente con nuestras capacidades.
We need a plan that is in harmony with our capabilities.
Here, 'congruente' agrees in number with 'plan'.
Los resultados del estudio son congruentes con investigaciones anteriores.
The study's results are consistent with previous research.
'congruentes' agrees in number with 'resultados'.
Su testimonio no fue congruente con la evidencia presentada.
Her testimony was not consistent with the evidence presented.
Here, 'congruente' agrees in number with 'testimonio'.
Buscamos un diseño que sea congruente con la estética del edificio.
We are looking for a design that is in harmony with the building's aesthetic.
Here, 'congruente' agrees in number with 'diseño'.
La decisión del tribunal es congruente con la ley existente y los precedentes legales.
The court's decision is consistent with existing law and legal precedents.
Here, 'congruente con' is used to show consistency with something.
Sus acciones no fueron congruentes con las promesas que hizo durante la campaña electoral.
His actions were not in agreement with the promises he made during the electoral campaign.
Again, 'congruente con' is used to express agreement or harmony.
Es fundamental que la política económica sea congruente con los objetivos sociales del país.
It is essential that economic policy be consistent with the social objectives of the country.
Here, 'ser congruente con' emphasizes the necessity of consistency.
La arquitectura moderna busca diseños que sean congruentes con el entorno natural.
Modern architecture seeks designs that are harmonious with the natural environment.
Used to describe a design that 'fits in' or is in harmony with its surroundings.
Para ser un líder efectivo, tus palabras y tus hechos deben ser siempre congruentes.
To be an effective leader, your words and your actions must always be consistent.
Highlights the importance of consistency between speech and action.
Su teoría científica es completamente congruente con las últimas evidencias empíricas.
His scientific theory is completely consistent with the latest empirical evidence.
Describes a theory that aligns perfectly with evidence.
El nuevo sistema de evaluación es congruente con los estándares educativos internacionales.
The new evaluation system is in agreement with international educational standards.
Indicates that the system meets or aligns with the standards.
Esperamos que la legislación propuesta sea congruente con los derechos humanos fundamentales.
We hope that the proposed legislation is consistent with fundamental human rights.
Expresses a desire for alignment with ethical principles.
Padrões gramaticais
Padrões de frases
Ser congruente con [sustantivo]
Sus acciones son congruentes con sus palabras. (His actions are consistent with his words.)
Parecer congruente con [sustantivo]
Esta decisión parece congruente con nuestros objetivos. (This decision seems congruent with our objectives.)
Actuar de manera congruente
Es importante actuar de manera congruente con tus valores. (It's important to act in a way that is consistent with your values.)
Mantenerse congruente con [sustantivo]
Ella siempre se mantiene congruente con sus principios. (She always stays consistent with her principles.)
Que sea congruente
Esperamos que la solución sea congruente con el problema. (We hope the solution is consistent with the problem.)
Una actitud congruente
Su actitud es congruente con su profesionalismo. (Her attitude is consistent with her professionalism.)
Ser plenamente congruente
Es fundamental que las políticas sean plenamente congruentes con la ley. (It is essential that policies are fully consistent with the law.)
Congruente en [aspecto]
El diseño es congruente en estilo y función. (The design is consistent in style and function.)
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasThink of it like 'congruent' in English, which means things that match perfectly. Congruente means things are in agreement or consistent. If two ideas are congruentes, they fit together well.
Yes, you can! You can say someone's actions are congruentes with their words, meaning they 'walk the talk.'
Example: Sus acciones son congruentes con sus palabras. (His actions are consistent with his words.)
It's a useful word, especially when you're discussing ideas, logic, or behavior. It's not as common as 'bueno' (good), but it's not overly formal either. You'll hear it in conversations where consistency or agreement is being discussed.
They are very similar! Congruente emphasizes agreement or harmony, while coherente focuses more on logical consistency and making sense. Often, you can use them interchangeably, but sometimes one fits slightly better depending on the nuance. For example, a plan can be coherente (logically sound) and also congruente with the company's goals.
You'll often see it used in phrases like 'ser congruente con' (to be consistent with) or 'de manera congruente' (in a consistent manner).
Example: La decisión es congruente con nuestros valores. (The decision is consistent with our values.)
The most direct opposite would be 'incongruente' (inconsistent, incongruous).
Example: Su explicación fue incongruente con los hechos. (His explanation was inconsistent with the facts.)
Absolutely! Just like in English, 'congruente' is used in geometry to describe shapes that are identical in form and size.
Example: Los dos triángulos son congruentes. (The two triangles are congruent.)
No, it doesn't! Congruente is an adjective that ends in '-e', so it's the same for both masculine and feminine nouns, singular or plural.
Example: Una idea congruente. (A consistent idea.)
Example: Un plan congruente. (A consistent plan.)
It's pronounced 'kon-GROO-en-teh'. Remember the 'g' sounds like the 'g' in 'go', and the 'u' after the 'g' is pronounced, unlike in some other Spanish words. The emphasis is on the 'groo' syllable.
Not really. Congruente is for things that align or are consistent, usually in terms of ideas, actions, or logical structures. For food or taste, you'd use words like 'compatible' or 'que combina bien' (that combines well) if you mean flavors that go together, or 'rico' (tasty) if you're just describing the taste.
Teste-se 66 perguntas
Las ideas de Juan no son ___ con sus acciones. (Juan's ideas are not ___ with his actions.)
We need an adjective that means 'consistent' or 'in agreement' to describe Juan's ideas.
Tu respuesta debe ser ___ con la pregunta. (Your answer should be ___ with the question.)
We need an adjective that means 'consistent' or 'in agreement' to describe the answer.
Sus palabras y sus acciones son ___. (His words and his actions are ___.)
We need an adjective that means 'in agreement' to describe words and actions.
Es importante que tus metas sean ___ con tus valores. (It's important that your goals are ___ with your values.)
We need an adjective that means 'consistent' or 'in harmony' to describe goals and values.
El plan no es ___ con la realidad. (The plan is not ___ with reality.)
We need an adjective that means 'consistent' or 'in agreement' to describe the plan and reality.
Su explicación fue muy ___. (His explanation was very ___.)
We need an adjective that means 'consistent' or 'coherent' to describe the explanation.
Write a sentence describing something that is 'in agreement' or 'consistent' in your daily routine, using simple Spanish words.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Mi rutina diaria es consistente. Me levanto a las siete todos los días.
Imagine you are describing two friends who always agree. Write a simple Spanish sentence about their agreement.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Mis amigos están siempre de acuerdo. Son buenos amigos.
Write a short sentence about something you do every day that is consistent.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Todos los días hago mi tarea. Es muy consistente.
¿Qué hace Ana todos los días?
Read this passage:
Ana tiene una rutina. Se levanta a las ocho. Desayuna huevos y pan. Luego va al trabajo. Su rutina es muy consistente.
¿Qué hace Ana todos los días?
La lectura dice que Ana 'va al trabajo' después de desayunar, y que su rutina es 'muy consistente'.
La lectura dice que Ana 'va al trabajo' después de desayunar, y que su rutina es 'muy consistente'.
¿Cómo son las ideas de Pedro y María?
Read this passage:
Pedro y María son hermanos. Siempre juegan juntos. Sus ideas son similares. Ellos están de acuerdo en muchas cosas.
¿Cómo son las ideas de Pedro y María?
El pasaje indica que 'Sus ideas son similares'.
El pasaje indica que 'Sus ideas son similares'.
¿A qué hora abren la escuela?
Read this passage:
La escuela abre a las nueve todos los días. Las clases empiezan a las nueve y media. Este horario es fijo. Es muy consistente.
¿A qué hora abren la escuela?
El texto dice: 'La escuela abre a las nueve todos los días'.
El texto dice: 'La escuela abre a las nueve todos los días'.
This sentence means 'She is consistent.' It shows how to use 'congruente' with a person.
This sentence means 'The plan is consistent.' It shows 'congruente' used with an object.
This sentence means 'The ideas are consistent.' Remember to make 'congruente' plural to match 'ideas'.
Choose the word that means 'in agreement' or 'consistent'.
The word 'congruente' means that things are in agreement or consistent with each other.
Which sentence uses 'congruente' correctly?
'Congruente' describes when actions match words, meaning they are consistent.
If two ideas are 'congruentes', what does it mean?
'Congruente' implies that things are in harmony or agreement.
If your actions are congruentes with your words, it means you do what you say.
Being 'congruente' means there's a consistency or agreement, so doing what you say aligns with this definition.
When two opinions are 'congruentes', they are opposite.
'Congruente' means they are in agreement or harmony, not opposite.
A 'congruente' plan is one that makes sense and is consistent.
A plan that is 'congruente' would be logical and consistent, making sense.
This sentence translates to 'The ideas are consistent.'
This sentence translates to 'Your story is not consistent.'
This sentence translates to 'His/Her actions were consistent with his/her words.'
This sentence means 'His actions are not congruent with his words.' 'Congruentes con' means 'consistent with'.
This sentence means 'It is important that your decisions are consistent with your values.' 'Congruentes con' means 'consistent with'.
This sentence means 'The proposed solution is consistent with the project's objectives.' 'Congruente con' means 'consistent with'.
The judge's decision was consistent with the law.
His actions were not consistent with his words.
It's important that your behavior is consistent with your values.
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La arquitectura del edificio es congruente con el estilo de la época.
Focus: congruente
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Necesitamos un plan de acción que sea congruente con nuestros objetivos a largo plazo.
Focus: objetivos a largo plazo
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Para ser un líder efectivo, debes ser congruente en tus decisiones y expectativas.
Focus: líder efectivo
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Las acciones del nuevo gerente no fueron ___ con sus promesas iniciales de transparencia y equidad.
La palabra 'congruentes' es la más adecuada aquí, ya que implica una alineación o consistencia entre las acciones y las promesas, que es el significado central de 'congruente'.
Para que un argumento sea persuasivo, debe presentar ideas que sean ___ y lógicas.
En este contexto, 'congruentes' se refiere a la consistencia y armonía de las ideas presentadas en el argumento.
El diseño de la casa es completamente ___ con el entorno natural que lo rodea, integrándose a la perfección.
Aquí, 'congruente' enfatiza la perfecta adecuación y armonía del diseño con el ambiente.
Sus valores personales y su comportamiento profesional son siempre ___, lo cual le ha ganado mucho respeto.
La opción 'congruentes' es la que mejor describe la consistencia y el acuerdo entre los valores y el comportamiento.
La sentencia del juez fue ___ con la gravedad del delito cometido, según la opinión pública.
La palabra 'congruente' aquí indica que la sentencia estaba en armonía o era consistente con la magnitud del crimen.
Es fundamental que las políticas de la empresa sean ___ con su misión y visión declaradas.
En este caso, 'congruentes' significa que las políticas deben estar en acuerdo y ser consistentes con la misión y visión de la empresa.
The speaker talks about economic policy and the needs of the people.
Listen for a comparison between present and past statements.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of consistent information for trust.
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¿Crees que las decisiones del gobierno son siempre congruentes con el bienestar social?
Focus: con-GRU-en-te, bien-es-TAR so-CIAL
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Describe una situación donde la congruencia es fundamental para el éxito de un proyecto.
Focus: con-GRU-en-cia, fun-da-men-TAL, pro-YEC-to
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Opina sobre la importancia de ser congruente entre lo que se piensa y lo que se hace.
Focus: o-PI-na, im-por-TAN-cia, con-GRU-en-te, pien-sa, ha-ce
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Las acciones del nuevo CEO no fueron ___ con sus promesas iniciales de transparencia, lo que generó desconfianza entre los inversores.
La palabra 'congruentes' se refiere a la coherencia y armonía entre las acciones y las promesas, que es lo que falta en este contexto.
Para que un sistema sea eficaz, es fundamental que todos sus componentes sean ___ entre sí, trabajando de forma coordinada.
La palabra 'congruentes' implica que los componentes deben estar en armonía y ser coherentes para el funcionamiento eficaz del sistema.
La investigación demostró que los resultados obtenidos eran ___ con las hipótesis planteadas inicialmente, lo que refuerza la validez del estudio.
En este contexto, 'congruentes' significa que los resultados están en acuerdo y armonía con las hipótesis, validando el estudio.
La arquitectura moderna busca diseños que sean no solo estéticos, sino también ___ con el entorno natural en el que se integran.
La palabra 'congruentes' indica que los diseños deben estar en armonía y ser coherentes con su entorno natural.
Es esencial que las políticas educativas sean ___ con las necesidades del mercado laboral para asegurar la empleabilidad de los jóvenes.
Aquí, 'congruentes' significa que las políticas deben estar en acuerdo y ser coherentes con las necesidades del mercado laboral.
Su comportamiento reciente no es ___ con los valores que siempre ha profesado, lo que ha causado sorpresa entre sus allegados.
La palabra 'congruente' se refiere a la coherencia entre el comportamiento y los valores que una persona dice tener.
This sentence means 'His/Her actions are not always consistent with his/her words.' The word 'congruentes' acts as an adjective describing 'acciones'.
This sentence means 'For the decision to be fair, it must be consistent with the established principles.' 'Congruente' modifies 'decisión'.
This sentence means 'It is essential that the company's strategy is consistent with its fundamental values.' 'Congruente' describes 'estrategia'.
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