Consensus (English) 🔊
Consenso (Spanish) 🔊
Definitions
1. (General)
a. consensus (noun) general agreement or concurrence.
— There was a consensus among the experts that the new policy would lead to positive changes.
2. (Law)
b. consensus ad idem (phrase) a Latin term meaning ‘agreement for a specific purpose’.
— The parties reached a consensus ad idem on the terms of the agreement.
Synonyms for Consensus
agreement 🔊
accord 👉 acuerdo 🔊
concord 🔊
harmony 🔊
yielding 🔊
Antonyms for Consensus
discord 🔊
difference 🔊
disagreement 🔊
conflict 🔊
disaccord 🔊
Examples of Consensus
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The team reached a consensus on the new strategy. | El equipo llegó a un acuerdo sobre la nueva estrategia. |
| The proposal was approved with a consensus on the committee. | El proyecto fue aprobado con un acuerdo unánime en el comité. |
| There was a consensus among the experts that the new policy would lead to positive changes. | Existió un acuerdo entre los expertos de que la nueva política llevaría a cambios positivos. |
| The two companies reached a consensus on the terms of the partnership. | Las dos empresas llegaron a un acuerdo sobre los términos de la alianza. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “Reach a consensus” | “Llegar a un acuerdo” |
| “In consensus” | “De acuerdo” |
| “Consensus decision making” | “Tomar decisiones por consenso” |
Word of the Day
concierto – consensus
Usage: The team achieved a concierto on the new strategy, allowing them to move forward with the project.