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"Coherente" is an adjective which is often translated as "coherent", and "coherencia" is a noun which is often translated as "coherence". Learn more about the difference between "coherente" and "coherencia" below.
coherente(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (compatible)
a. consistent
La política económica es coherente con la del gobierno anterior.The economic policies are consistent to those of the previous administration.
b. in line with
Escribe un artículo que sea coherente con la línea de este periódico.Write an article that's in line with the ideas of this newspaper.
c. in tune with
Tu razonamiento no es coherente con nuestro punto de vista.Your reasoning is not in tune with our views.
la coherencia(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. coherence
Los hechos relatados por el acusado no tienen coherencia.The facts given by the defendant lack coherence.
2. (conformity)
a. consistency
El consejo del colegio introdujo unas normas para reforzar la coherencia de la política de conducta.The board of governors introduced some rules to reinforce the consistency of the behavior policy.
