concordare

Concordare is a term used primarily in Romance-language contexts to denote the act of agreeing, reaching mutual consent, or aligning elements such as schedules or terms. In Italian, concordare is a verb meaning to agree or to settle terms, and it can also imply arranging or coordinating aspects of a plan. The noun form is used in more formal or legal contexts to indicate the process or result of agreement.

Etymology and related forms: concordare derives from Latin roots associated with “together” (con-) and “heart” or harmony (cor), yielding a family of words across Romance languages. Related terms include concordanza or concordancia in reference to grammatical or textual agreement, and concordia, meaning harmony or accord. English has cognates such as concord and concordance.

Usage in Italian: concordare is transitive and commonly paired with objects like orario (schedule), prezzo (price), condizioni (conditions), or dettagli (details). Examples: “Abbiamo concordato l’orario dell’incontro.” “Le parti hanno concordato le condizioni del contratto.” In legal or business prose, concordare signals formal mutual consent or settlement, and it can also describe aligning plans or specifications.

Grammar and semantics: concordare emphasizes bilateral agreement or coordination, while related terms such as accordare or accordo express agreement or compromise more broadly. In linguistic terminology, concordanza (or concordanza) refers to grammatical agreement, such as subject–verb concordance, rather than the act of agreeing itself.

See also: concordia, concordanza, accord, agreement.